We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Vice President of Procurement Operations to lead and optimize Procure to Pay (P2P) functions. This executive role is responsible for managing and updating e-procurement systems, driving compliance across procurement and accounts payable functions, and overseeing centralized purchasing operations. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous, forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in procurement and accounts payable. This individual will have a proven ability to design and implement processes from scratch, ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective management of all P2P functions across the organization.
**Must be based in Orlando market (Relocation Assistance will be provided)**
Key Responsibilities:
Procure to Pay (P2P) Process Leadership:
- Lead the entire Procure to Pay cycle, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of procurement and accounts payable processes from requisition to payment.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve standardized P2P processes that enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time, and mitigate risk.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (procurement, finance, legal) to ensure processes are fully aligned with business goals and operational needs.
- Ensure the P2P process remains flexible and scalable to accommodate business growth and changes in organizational needs.
E-Procurement Systems Management:
- Oversee the management, implementation, and continuous improvement of e-procurement systems (BirchStreet Systems) to support P2P processes.
- Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to ensure that e-procurement tools are updated, integrated, and optimized to drive efficiency and compliance.
- Provide leadership in adopting new technologies, automation, and digital solutions to streamline procurement and accounts payable functions.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Establish and enforce compliance policies and procedures within the P2P function to ensure adherence to corporate governance, financial controls, and legal/regulatory requirements.
- Continuously monitor and audit the P2P processes to identify potential risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead efforts to ensure supplier compliance with contracts, procurement guidelines, and invoicing standards, mitigating risk and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Centralized Purchasing Strategy:
- Drive the transition to a centralized purchasing model, consolidating spend and negotiating better pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
- Create and implement strategies to optimize centralized purchasing, ensuring cost savings and streamlined operations across all categories.
- Provide oversight and strategic direction for purchasing teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
Leadership and Team Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of procurement and accounts payable professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive talent development initiatives, providing coaching, training, and opportunities for growth within the procurement and accounts payable teams.
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships, particularly with finance, IT, and business units, to align strategies and achieve business objectives.
Process Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Lead efforts to continuously refine procurement and accounts payable processes to drive greater efficiency, automation, and cost savings.
- Identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and automation tools to ensure P2P activities are operating at the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and track KPIs to measure P2P performance, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring operational excellence.
Strategic Planning and Reporting:
- Develop and execute long-term strategies for P2P operations, aligning them with overall business objectives and growth plans.
- Provide regular, insightful reports to executive leadership on P2P performance, including cost savings, compliance, supplier performance, and operational improvements.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to set priorities and objectives for procurement and accounts payable operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CIPS, CPA) is a plus.
- Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in procurement operations, with at least 7-10 years in leadership roles focused on both procurement and accounts payable.
- Extensive experience with e-procurement systems and platforms (Preferably BirchStreet) and the ability to drive digital transformation within the P2P process.
- Strong understanding of both procurement and accounts payable functions, including procurement process design, invoicing, supplier management, and payment processing.
- Proven track record in building and leading teams, developing processes from the ground up, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience implementing and managing centralized purchasing strategies to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Expertise in compliance, risk management, and ensuring adherence to financial controls and regulatory standards within the P2P function.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, while also possessing strong hands-on leadership skills in operational execution.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.