VP, Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and enhance intake and orchestration processes along with procurement strategies.

• Cultivate strategic relationships with leaders and stakeholders throughout Smartsheet.

• Leverage data-driven insights, market intelligence, and analysis to influence spend management, efficiency, and supplier partnerships.

• Establish long-term category strategies aimed at value creation and cost reduction.

• Assess and improve procurement tools, processes, systems, automation, and emerging technologies.

• Define and monitor operational reporting, analytics, and performance metrics.

• Conduct industry benchmarking and evaluate market conditions, supply/demand dynamics, technology trends, supplier financial performance, and competitive landscape.

• Anticipate pricing trends and formulate long-term planning and negotiation strategies.

• Develop and oversee cost reduction initiatives.

• Create and implement sourcing and procurement processes, policies, guidelines, and best practices.

• Provide vision, strategy, and leadership to the procurement team.

• Collaborate with FP&A and other departments on procurement execution, alignment with budgets, cost reduction objectives, and total cost of ownership.

• Work alongside Risk, Privacy, Legal, and Security teams to assess suppliers pre- and post-purchase, ensuring due diligence, compliance, risk management, and adherence to ESG commitments.

• Advocate for continuous improvement in procurement delivery.

• Recruit, train, and nurture procurement professionals.

• Report directly to the SVP of Financial Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field is preferred; a master's degree or MBA is a plus.

• At least 15 years of progressive experience in a corporate setting, preferably within the tech/software (SaaS) sector, with a solid history of developing sourcing and procurement programs.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in a leadership role.

• CPSM or CSCP certification is preferred.

• Experience managing up to $250M of overall company expenditure in a global organization.

• Familiarity with procurement laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

• Proven capability to direct, motivate, and empower a team.

• Previous experience partnering with private equity is advantageous, especially in creating programs, metrics, KPIs, and reports.

• Strong preference for candidates with Coupa Software experience.

• A robust data-driven mindset coupled with excellent analytical and financial expertise.

• Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement strategic plans.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels and externally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees.

• 401k Match to assist you in saving for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay).

• Monthly stipend to enhance your work and productivity.

• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off.

• Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance and short-term and long-term disability plans.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave.

• Personal paid Volunteer Day.

• Opportunities for professional development, including access to Udemy online courses.

• Company-funded perks, such as a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your personal Smartsheet account.

• Telecommuting options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific).

• Market-competitive incentive opportunities.