VP, Procurement

Early Warning Services • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position leads the enterprise-wide procurement function, setting the vision and strategy for a modern, technology-enabled Procure-to-Pay (P2P) capability. The role is accountable for driving a data-driven, value-creating procurement environment that optimizes total cost of ownership, mitigates enterprise risks, and enables scalable business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in procurement or related field
• Extensive experience leading enterprise P2P capability, including exposure to international
• Deep expertise across procurement disciplines, including sourcing, supplier management, contracting, pipeline organization & management, and P2P operations
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment through rigorous, structured deal desk/review
• Strong financial acumen, including spend management, value creation, and ROI delivery
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with experience building and scaling high-performing organizations
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to coach and develop others to do the same
• Background and drug screen
• Eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire
• Must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA degree in business, finance or related field
• Experience in technology-driven, payment network or highly regulated industries
• Expertise in digital procurement platforms, automation, and analytics tools
• Experience leading large-scale transformation and change management initiatives
• Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and third-party risk frameworks
• Understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements—domestic and international—and contractual terms and conditions to mitigate enterprise risk

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise-wide procurement strategy aligned to business, financial, and technology priorities
• Establish the vision, operating model, and organizational design for the P2P function
• Build and lead a high-performing organization, including leadership pipeline, talent strategy, and culture
• Advise executive leadership on spend, supplier strategy, and market dynamics
• Define supplier segmentation, governance, and performance
• Build strategic partnerships that drive innovation and resilience
• Represent the company with key suppliers and industry partners
• Oversee end-to-end P2P operations across the enterprise, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and service excellence
• Standardize processes to reduce friction and accelerate outcomes
• Drive enterprise sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiations to deliver measurable value
• Establish enterprise-wide visibility into spend, supplier performance, and operational KPIs
• Own and lead the enterprise procurement transformation agenda, including digital modernization of P2P—implement automation, AI/ML, and advanced analytics
• Own the enterprise procurement risk posture, including regulatory compliance, third-party risk, and contractual governance
• Establish and enforce policies, controls, and audit frameworks to ensure compliance and accountability
• Partner with support functions—including, but not limited to legal, finance, risk, and security—to mitigate enterprise risk

Benefits

• Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
• Company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees
• Generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid volunteer day
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work

What This Job Offers

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