VP, Procurement

Smartsheet; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental

401k match

Monthly stipend

Flexible time away

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Volunteer day

Udemy courses

Counseling membership

Teleworking options

Job summary

Smartsheet is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive intake, orchestration, and strategic sourcing across the business. You will influence spend, optimize supplier partnerships, and establish scalable procurement programs aligned with Smartsheet's financial strategy.

You will lead a cross-functional team, leverage data-driven insights, and drive cost reductions while ensuring compliance, risk management, and operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, supply chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• CPSM/CSCP certifications advantageous.
• Strong data-driven, analytical, and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional procurement teams and set strategic direction for long-term category strategies.
• Drive spend management, cost savings, and supplier performance through data-driven insights.
• Define procurement policies, processes, and governance to scale operations.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Risk/Legal teams to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Build and lead a high-performing procurement organization with measurable impact.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field

MBA preferred

CPSM/CSCP certifications

Tools

Coupa Software

Job description

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

The VP of Procurement role is responsible for developing, executing and optimizing intake and orchestration processes and procurement strategies to 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, and may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.

You Will:

• Work cross-functionally to build strategic relationships with leaders across Smartsheet and engage with key stakeholders at all levels to align procurement strategy with business priorities, ensuring procurement is a valued strategic partner.
• Influence the decision-making process impacting spend management, efficiency, and supplier partnerships by leveraging data-driven insights, market intelligence, and advanced methods of analysis, planning, and forecasting.
• Set the direction and define expectations for long-term category strategies to drive value creation and cost savings.
• Evaluate and optimize tools, processes, and systems - including automation and new technologies - that support long-term efficiency, compliance, and enable us to scale both effectively and sustainably.
• Define and track operational reporting, analytics, and performance metrics that improve procurement efficiency, enhance supplier management, and demonstrate Procurement's impact on business objectives.
• Perform industry benchmarking with respect to pricing, performance, service levels and other measurable standards. Study market conditions supply/demand trends, industry technology, supplier financial data, and competitive environment of strategic plans.
• Forecast pricing and develop strategies for long term planning and negotiations. Develop and manage cost reduction programs to reduce operating total costs.
• Build and implement a sourcing and procurement process by establishing procurement policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide vision, strategy, and direction to the procurement team, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, operational needs, and Smartsheet's financial strategy.
• Partner with other departments and stakeholders, including FP&A, to ensure timely execution of procurement requirements, budget alignment, achievement of cost reduction targets, and optimal total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with other teams, including Risk, Privacy, Legal, and Security, to build/implement tools to objectively review suppliers (i) before purchase and (ii) for performance and continued due diligence and supplier compliance after purchase, with an eye to risk management, ESG commitments, etc.
• Champion continuous improvement in all aspects of procurement delivery (supplier performance, business adoption, payment terms, etc.).
• Recruit, train, and develop employees to maintain a highly motivated, professional staff of procurement experts.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or other related field ideal, master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in a corporate environment, ideally within tech / software (SaaS) with a proven track record in building out sourcing and procurement programs.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience leading a team.
• Preferred certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).
• Experience overseeing up to $250M of overall company spend in a global organization.
• Understanding of procurement laws, regulations, and ethical practices to ensure compliance.
• Proven ability to direct, inspire, and empower a team to drive impact.
• Prior experience partnering with private equity is ideal, with experience in building out a set of programs, metrics, KPIs and reports.
• Coupa Software experience is strongly desired.
• 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, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization and externally.

Current US Perks & Benefits:

• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

US Base Salary Pay Range

$230,000—$290,000 USD

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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