Contractor, P2P Specialist

Cambridge, MA USA · One Charles Park, Cambridge · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

The P2P Specialist will own the configuration and implementation of a new procure-to-pay platform, Coupa, through its Q1 2027 go-live.
This role involves managing the systems integrator, coordinating stakeholder workshops, and ensuring a smooth transition for internal Finance, Legal, and scientific teams.
Post-launch, the specialist will triage issues and provide a documented handover to internal owners.

Coordinate and run configuration workshops with stakeholders and the systems integrator.
Execute and document configuration workstreams including approval matrices, guided buying, catalogs, punch-out, and supplier onboarding.
Build and load catalog and punch-out content for high-volume suppliers.
Configure and test the approval hierarchy against the approved signing matrix.
Run data migration and validation for supplier master, open commitments, and historical purchase orders.
Own user acceptance testing by writing scripts, running sessions, logging defects, and driving closure.
Hold dual-system reconciliation during the parallel run.
Manage the systems integrator day to day and escalate risks internally.
Triage post-go-live issues and hand over documentation to internal owners.

Hands-on configuration experience on a modern P2P or source-to-pay platform.
At least one full implementation or major module go-live with personal responsibility for configuration or UAT.
Working knowledge of three-way match, tolerance thresholds, and approval hierarchy design.
Experience with catalog and punch-out enablement and supplier network onboarding.
Data migration and validation experience including supplier master reconciliation.