Application Manager, Procurement

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an Application Manager to own and transform Meta's procurement technology ecosystem, spanning source-to-pay, supplier management, contract lifecycle, and spend analytics. You will shape strategic direction, drive cross‑functional alignment, and lead transformational initiatives with billions of dollars in spend and thousands of users.

You will own architecture decisions, drive buy-vs-build, optimize integrations, and advance AI and automation to improve efficiency and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in application management or enterprise technology with procurement focus.
• 7+ years with Oracle Fusion Procure to Pay (configuration, implementation, integration).
• Experience defining multi-year technology strategies across domains.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology programs at enterprise scale.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end procurement processes and integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi-year application strategy for Meta's procurement tech ecosystem.
• Serve as the primary owner for transformational procurement technology initiatives.
• Own architecture decisions across procurement landscape and evaluate buy-vs-build.
• Influence KPIs and drive data-driven decision making across procurement domains.
• Lead collaboration with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security, Privacy, Engineering, and Data Science.
• Define and maintain risk, security, and compliance framework for procurement apps.
• Drive adoption of AI, automation, and emergent tech to transform spend processes.
• Oversee application health, production support, and system upgrades.
• Influence vendor roadmaps and manage strategic partnerships with Oracle and others.
• Lead integration strategy across ERP and adjacent systems; ensure data integrity.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Problem solving

Architecture decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Oracle Fusion Procure to Pay

Spend analytics platforms

Procurement applications

Job description

Summary:

Meta's Enterprise Technology team is responsible for building integrated, scalable, and robust enterprise applications that power the business at a global scale. We are seeking an Application Manager to own and transform Meta's procurement application ecosystem — spanning source-to-pay, vendor management, contract lifecycle, and spend optimization. In this role, you will shape the strategic direction of procurement technology across multiple domains, influence cross-organizational priorities, and drive transformational initiatives that impact billions of dollars in global spend and tens of thousands of users. You will operate at the intersection of technology, procurement operations, finance, and compliance — navigating ambiguity to deliver high-impact outcomes that redefine how Meta buys.

Required Skills:

Application Manager, Procurement Responsibilities:

1. Define and execute the multi-year application strategy for Meta's procurement technology ecosystem, including custom-built procurement applications, Oracle Fusion Procurement (PO, Sourcing, Supplier Portal), Spend (AP Invoicing and Payments), Contract lifecycle management tools, and Spend analytics platforms — ensuring alignment with evolving business priorities at Meta's scale

2. Serve as the primary owner for transformational procurement technology initiatives, driving end-to-end delivery across complex, ambiguous problem spaces that span multiple domains (Source-to-Pay, Procure-to-Pay, Supplier Management)

3. Own architecture decisions across the procurement application landscape (hybrid 1p and 3p products), evaluating the total cost of ownership for buy-vs-build decisions, integration strategies, and platform consolidation opportunities to optimize Meta's technology investments

4. Influence and redefine key performance indicators (KPIs) across procurement domains — aligning product and business metrics with evolving processes to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement at scale

5. Lead cross-organizational collaboration with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security, Privacy, Engineering, and Data Science stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, reliable application solutions

6. Define and maintain a comprehensive risk, security, and compliance framework for procurement and spend applications — including SOX controls, audit strategy, data integrity monitoring, and regulatory readiness across global operations

7. Drive the adoption of AI, automation, and emerging technologies to transform procurement and spend processes — from intelligent spend classification and predictive analytics to automated approval workflows and supplier risk scoring

8. Own application health targets across the procurement ecosystem, continuously benchmarking against industry-leading standards. Establish production support processes, lead root-cause analysis for production incidents, and drive system upgrades and performance optimizations

9. Influence third-party vendor roadmaps (Oracle, procurement platform vendors) to align with Meta's priorities. Build and manage strategic vendor partnerships, escalate critical gaps, and ensure business continuity

10. Lead integration strategy across procurement platforms and adjacent systems (ERP — GL, AP, Fixed Assets

11. supply chain planning

12. vendor management), ensuring seamless data flows and end-to-end process integrity

13. Champion user success across procurement applications — ensuring training, adoption, and feedback mechanisms are in place to maximize the impact of technology investments for a global user base

14. Contribute to building the broader Application Management organization through recruiting, mentoring, identifying talent gaps, and driving knowledge-sharing initiatives that elevate team capabilities

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

2. 10+ years of elevating responsibilities and experience in application management, enterprise technology, or technical product ownership — with significant depth in procurement, source-to-pay, or supply chain systems

3. 7+ years of experience with Oracle Fusion Procure to Pay (configuration, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management)

4. Experience defining and executing multi-year technology strategies across multiple application domains, with demonstrated ability to drive outcomes in ambiguous, cross-organizational environments

5. Experience leading complex, cross-functional technology programs from strategy through delivery — including architecture decisions, vendor selection, and platform migrations at enterprise scale

6. Deep understanding of end-to-end procurement processes: requisition-to-PO, sourcing, supplier management, contract lifecycle, invoice matching, and spend analytics

7. Experience with system integration design and data integrity management across ERP modules and third-party platforms (REST APIs, Web Services, middleware/integration platforms)

8. Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners without direct authority — including business leadership, engineering, legal, and compliance teams

9. SQL proficiency with experience writing queries for data analysis, issue diagnosis, and reporting and experience with data analysis to diagnose issues, measure outcomes, and inform strategic decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

2. Track record of building strategic vendor partnerships and influencing third-party product roadmaps

3. Experience with similar large-scale procurement platforms or custom-built procurement platforms

4. Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and spend analytics platforms

5. Knowledge of global procurement regulations, tax implications, and multi-entity/multi-currency requirements

6. Background in managing contingent resources, vendor SOWs, and application budgets at scale

7. Experience with integration middleware (MuleSoft, Oracle Integration Cloud) and enterprise data architecture

8. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

9. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

10. Expertise in Oracle Fusion SCM or Fusion Finance products

11. Experience managing SOX compliance, internal/external audit support, and governance frameworks for enterprise applications

12. Experience with procurement platform vendors

Public Compensation:

$196,000/year to $266,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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