CrowdStrike is looking for a VP, Global Strategic Sourcing and Procure to Pay to lead our global procurement function. This executive role will drive strategic transformation, optimize total cost of ownership, and ensure operational excellence across all spend categories, overseeing the full Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, Travel and Expense governance, accounts payable operations, and procurement technology.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement a holistic procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Drive cost savings and value creation through category management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation.
- Define procurement policies and ensure adherence across business units.
- Champion enterprise-wide procurement transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with best-in-class governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
- Lead initiatives to leverage spend analytics, supplier programs, and sustainable sourcing practices.
- Establish strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to negotiate terms and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and onboarding of new vendors.
- Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Build strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage.
- Advance ESG and supplier objectives to deliver long-term, mutual value.
- Oversee the purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Partner with finance to streamline payment approvals, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Implement travel and expense management tools and policies to ensure compliance and budget control.
- Drive AP automation strategies and strengthen internal controls to mitigate payment fraud risk, ensuring SOX and global regulatory compliance.
- Optimize working capital through strategic payment terms, cash flow forecasting, and a global payment governance framework.
- Design and manage corporate travel programs including booking platforms, travel policies, and preferred vendors.
- Ensure compliance with travel and expense (T&E) policies and maximize travel-related savings.
- Analyze travel data to optimize costs and identify usage trends.
- Manage large scale company events (internal and external).
- Integrate safety, risk management, traveler experience, and sustainability into travel policies.
- Lead and grow a high-performing Procurement and Global Business Services AP team, with a focus on talent development, retention, and succession planning.
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders to support procurement needs and ensure alignment.
- Drive change management and process improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement.
- 8+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing accounts payable operations, payment systems, expense reporting, travel programs, and vendor lifecycle.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and project leadership skills.
- Record of closing high-value global deals that deliver substantial savings through executive-level influence.
- Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Concur, NetSuite).
Nice to Have
- MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
Technical Stack
- Coupa
- SAP Ariba
- Concur
- NetSuite
Team & Environment
Lead and grow a high-performing Procurement and Global Business Services AP team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $300-350k per year + equity grants.
- Remote-friendly and flexible work culture.
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
- Competitive vacation and holidays.
- Paid parental and adoption leaves.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities.
Work Mode
This role is remote.
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed.
