VP, Procurement

Smartsheet

10d • $230,000 - $290,000 • Remote

About The Position

The VP of Procurement is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing intake and orchestration processes and procurement strategies that support Smartsheet’s mission, values, and business goals. Reporting to the SVP, Financial Operations, this leader will accelerate business transformation by driving responsible spend management and fostering a culture of operational excellence. The role may be performed remotely from anywhere in the U.S. where Smartsheet is a registered employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field is ideal.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in a corporate environment, ideally in technology or SaaS, with a track record of building sourcing and procurement programs.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience leading a team.
• Understanding of procurement laws, regulations, and ethical practices to ensure compliance.
• Ability to direct, inspire, and empower a team to drive impact.
• Strong data-driven mindset and excellent analytical and financial acumen.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels and externally.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification.
• Experience overseeing up to $250M of overall company spend in a global organization.
• Prior experience partnering with private equity, including building programs, metrics, KPIs, and reports.
• Coupa Software experience.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships with leaders and stakeholders across Smartsheet and align procurement strategy with business priorities.
• Influence spend-management, efficiency, and supplier-partnership decisions using data-driven insights, market intelligence, analysis, planning, and forecasting.
• Set direction and expectations for long-term category strategies that create value and reduce costs.
• Evaluate and optimize procurement tools, processes, and systems, including automation and new technologies, to support efficiency, compliance, and scalable operations.
• Define and track operational reporting, analytics, and performance metrics to improve procurement efficiency and supplier management and demonstrate business impact.
• Benchmark pricing, performance, service levels, and other measurable standards; study market conditions, supply and demand trends, industry technology, supplier financial data, and the competitive environment.
• Forecast pricing and develop long-term planning and negotiation strategies; develop and manage programs to reduce total operating costs.
• Build and implement sourcing and procurement processes by establishing policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide vision, strategy, and direction to the procurement team in alignment with corporate objectives, operational needs, and Smartsheet’s financial strategy.
• Partner with departments and stakeholders, including FP&A, to execute procurement requirements on time, align budgets, achieve cost-reduction targets, and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with Risk, Privacy, Legal, Security, and other teams to develop tools for supplier review before purchase and for ongoing performance, due diligence, compliance, risk management, and ESG commitments.
• Champion continuous improvement in supplier performance, business adoption, payment terms, and other aspects of procurement delivery.
• Recruit, train, and develop procurement employees.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) match: 50% of the employee’s contribution up to the first 6% of eligible pay.
• Monthly stipend to support work and productivity.
• Flexible Time Away Program and sick time off.
• Company-sponsored life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans for U.S. employees.
• 12 paid holidays per year for U.S. employees.
• Up to 24 weeks of parental leave.
• Personal paid volunteer day.
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including access to Udemy online courses.
• Company-funded perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and a personal Smartsheet account.
• Teleworking options from any registered U.S. location, role specific.
• Market-competitive incentive opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive