Senior Manager, Procure to Pay

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay process encompassing Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, supplier onboarding, and payment transactions.

• Establish the governance framework and service standards.

• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to cultivate a high-performing team.

• Oversee P2P performance from requisition and purchase order to receipt, invoice processing, approval, payment, and accrual.

• Integrate Procurement, AP, Supplier Management, Payments, and Close into a unified operating model.

• Develop and enforce policies, controls, SLAs/KPIs, approval matrices, and ensure SOX audit preparedness.

• Guarantee the precise and timely processing of requisitions, POs, and invoices, along with accruals and liability reconciliations.

• Create standards for supplier onboarding and master data management.

• Supervise the integrity of payment runs, banking batches, and measures to prevent fraud and duplicate payments.

• Address escalated payment and process challenges utilizing root-cause analysis.

• Drive the automation and transformation roadmap in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Report on P2P performance and enhance working capital through optimized payment terms and early-pay discounts.

• Manage supplier risk, ensure compliance with contracts and POs, and maintain spend visibility.

• Implement policy, process, and system updates while tracking their adoption.

• Enhance internal stakeholder and supplier satisfaction by leveraging CSAT/NPS feedback.

• Conduct quarterly business reviews for senior and executive stakeholders.

• Recruit, develop, coach, and hold team members accountable for their performance.

• Design training, onboarding, and succession planning initiatives.

• Exemplify and instill Samsara’s values as the team expands globally.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years in procure-to-pay, accounts payable, or procurement operations.

• At least 5 years of experience managing teams and leaders.

• Proven expertise in end-to-end P2P processes across various domains.

• Background in operational governance, including SLAs, KPIs, internal controls, and audit/SOX compliance.

• Experience managing a team budget and vendor relationships.

• Ability to lead remote teams across different time zones.

• Skilled in developing and delivering executive-level Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

• Track record of enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.

• Capability to develop, train, and standardize team performance.

• Familiarity with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred.

• Experience with P2P platforms like Zip, Coupa, or Ariba.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or supply chain management.

• Preferred qualifications include APM, CPSM, CPA, or equivalent certifications.

• Proficiency in solving complex issues with straightforward solutions.

• A collaborative, strategic thinker who can influence others.

• Experience scaling P2P operations in a rapidly growing, multi-entity, multi-currency setting.

• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process-improvement certifications, along with exposure to automation and AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus/variable pay.

• Equity options for eligible positions.

• Flexible, employee-driven remote work model.

• Professional development stipend.

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Competitive total compensation package above market standards.

• Flexible working arrangements available.

• Offices accessible for employees who prefer in-person work.