VP, Procure-to-Pay

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

📋 Description

• Design and implement Motive’s global procure-to-pay strategy encompassing strategic sourcing, vendor management, purchasing operations, and ongoing process improvement.

• Lead enterprise-wide cost-saving initiatives and create value through profitability strategies, commercial models, and vendor portfolio management.

• Oversee negotiation strategies for significant, high-value vendor contracts in enterprise software, technology infrastructure, and global business services.

• Ensure P2P systems are top-tier and scalable on a global scale; create efficient, automated processes using AI and other technologies while adhering to public-company compliance standards.

• Collaborate with C-suite executives and senior leaders from Finance, Accounting, IT, Legal, Security, Workplace, and G&A.

• Develop procurement policies, risk mitigation frameworks, and internal control mechanisms.

• Define and enhance vendor onboarding processes and tool acquisition intake, review, and governance.

• Implement spend analytics, vendor performance scorecards, cycle-time tracking, and executive savings reporting.

• Build, mentor, and expand a high-performing global team across procurement operations, accounts payable, and strategic sourcing.

• Manage departmental capital allocation and support operating budget oversight.

• Provide guidance to executives on procurement risks, vendor consolidation, trade-offs, and spend optimization.

• Achieve enterprise-level savings and optimize total cost of ownership.

• Establish scalable systems and workflows to support global expansion.

• Enhance vendor selection processes, executive negotiations, and lifecycle management of vendors.

• Cultivate a data-driven culture with well-defined P2P performance metrics.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of progressive executive experience in global procurement, strategic sourcing, P2P, and related operational roles.

• Demonstrated success in architecting enterprise vendor negotiations and achieving substantial, measurable savings at scale.

• Extensive experience managing software, SaaS, IT infrastructure, and complex indirect spend categories in high-growth settings.

• Proven capability in modernizing enterprise procurement technology stacks, policy frameworks, and operational models.

• History of establishing strong partnerships with C-suite and executive stakeholders to synchronize cross-functional priorities.

• Significant organizational leadership experience, with a proven track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier leaders and teams.

• Exceptional executive-level communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a proven ability to build strategic consensus.

• In-depth domain experience in high-growth, enterprise technology or SaaS organizations.

• Advanced expertise in collaborating with Finance and Accounting leadership on P2P implementations and enterprise ERP integrations, controls, and compliance.

• Proven experience in developing comprehensive vendor risk management, security approval workflows, and corporate governance initiatives.

• Strong executive presence combined with a hands-on, strategic problem-solving approach.

• A Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree in business, supply chain, or finance is preferred.

• Relevant executive certifications are advantageous.

• Applicant must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies regulated under U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

• Employees must be authorized to access Motive products and technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health benefits

• Pharmacy benefits

• Optical and dental care benefits

• Paid time off

• Sick time off

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance

• 401(k) contribution

• Executive visibility

• Alignment with top-tier leadership

• Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may take place in person at a global office.