Technical Solutions Architect (Atlanta)

The ideal candidate will serve as the bridge between Procurement, Finance, Supplier Operations, and Technology teams, helping modernize and optimize procurement visibility across a large global hospitality ecosystem.This individual should be capable of walking into a fragmented procurement environment and architecting scalable, strategic solutions that improve supplier visibility, spend transparency, supplier master management, and enterprise-wide procurement efficiency.The hiring manager emphasized that procurement domain expertise is the top priority. Strong technical architecture skills are important, but success in this role depends on understanding how procurement organizations operate and how technology can enable business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement Solution ArchitectureArchitect and design enterprise procurement solutions across Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), supplier management, and spend analytics platformsLead architecture initiatives focused on supplier visibility, supplier master data management, supplier deduplication, and procurement optimizationDesign scalable integration strategies between procurement platforms, ERP systems, analytics tools, and supplier ecosystemsEvaluate current procurement technologies and recommend improved platforms, processes, or architectural approachesDevelop future-state procurement architecture roadmaps aligned with business strategySupplier & Spend ManagementArchitect solutions that improve visibility into:Supplier relationshipsSupplier spendEnterprise-wide purchasing trendsSupplier identity managementContract and pricing optimizationDesign supplier master data governance and deduplication strategies across multiple systemsEnable meaningful spend analytics and procurement reporting capabilitiesEnterprise Integrations & Technology StrategyLead API-driven integration architecture across procurement and enterprise platformsCollaborate with engineering teams on scalable, secure, and maintainable integration patternsPartner with business stakeholders to translate procurement challenges into technology solutionsDrive architectural governance and technical standards for procurement systemsStakeholder CollaborationWork closely with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Analytics, and IT leadershipFacilitate architecture discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersServe as a trusted advisor during procurement transformation initiativesProvide strategic recommendations around procurement optimization and technology modernizationRequired QualificationsProcurement Domain Expertise (Most Important)Strong hands-on experience with:Procure-to-Pay (P2P)Source-to-Pay (S2P)Supplier/Vendor ManagementSupplier Master DataSpend AnalyticsProcurement Transformation ProgramsDeep understanding of procurement operations and supplier ecosystemsExperience solving supplier duplication and procurement visibility challengesTechnical & Architecture Experience10+ years of enterprise architecture or solution architecture experienceStrong background integrating procurement systems with ERP platformsExperience with API-led integrations and enterprise integration patternsExperience designing scalable procurement and analytics architecturesStrong understanding of cloud-based enterprise solutionsPreferred Technology ExperienceExperience with some or all of the following:GEP Procurement PlatformPeopleSoft FinancialsSalesforce EcosystemGCP (Google Cloud Platform)TableauCoupaSAP AribaOracle ProcurementERP integrationsREST APIs and middleware platformsPreferred BackgroundsCandidates with experience in the following environments are highly preferred:HospitalityRetailManufacturingSupply Chain-intensive organizationsProcurement consulting or transformation programsIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate:Speaks procurement fluentlyUnderstands both business strategy and enterprise architectureCan bridge conversations between business and technology teamsHas experience working with complex supplier/vendor ecosystemsThinks strategically and consultatively, not just tacticallyCan recommend better processes, platforms, and optimization opportunitiesWhat This Role Is NOTThis position is not intended for:Pure cloud architects without procurement experienceGeneric integration engineersInfrastructure-focused architectsBI/dashboard-only candidatesDevelopers lacking procurement domain exposureEducation & CertificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fieldPreferredTOGAF CertificationCloud Architect Certifications (GCP/AWS/Azure)Procurement platform certifications (Coupa, Ariba, GEP, Oracle)CPSM, PMP, or SAFe certificationsRegardsDurgadurga@cozentech.com