VP, Procurement

The role

The VP of Procurement will develop, execute, and optimize procurement strategies and orchestration processes. This leader will drive responsible spend management and foster operational excellence to support business goals.

What you will do

• Build strategic relationships with leaders and stakeholders to align procurement strategy with business priorities.
• Influence decision-making regarding spend management and supplier partnerships using data-driven insights.
• Set direction and define expectations for long-term category strategies.
• Evaluate and optimize tools, processes, and systems including automation and new technologies.
• Define and track operational reporting, analytics, and performance metrics.
• Perform industry benchmarking regarding pricing, performance, and service levels.
• Forecast pricing and develop strategies for long term planning and negotiations.
• Build and implement a sourcing and procurement process with policies and best practices.
• Provide vision, strategy, and direction to the procurement team.
• Partner with departments like FP&A, Risk, Privacy, Legal, and Security.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or other related field
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in a corporate environment
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience leading a team
• Experience overseeing up to $250M of overall company spend in a global organization
• Understanding of procurement laws, regulations, and ethical practices
• Proven ability to direct, inspire, and empower a team
• Strong data-driven mindset with excellent analytical and financial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or MBA
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• Prior experience partnering with private equity
• Coupa Software experience

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage
• 401k Match (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program
• Sick Time Off
• Smartsheet-sponsored life, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day
• Access to Udemy online courses
• Counseling membership
• Local retail discounts

About the company

Smartsheet empowers teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter by uniting human teams with AI agents. The company focuses on automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale.