[Hiring] Senior Director, Procure to Pay @Databricks

Role Description

The Senior Director of Procure to Pay (P2P) is a senior operational and strategic leader responsible for owning the global P2P engine — spanning procurement operations, third party risk and onboarding, accounts payable, financial controls, and the systems and automation infrastructure that tie them together. This role will transform P2P from a transactional function into a scalable, intelligent operating model.

• Define and execute the global P2P strategy, establishing a unified, scalable operating model.
• Build and own the P2P transformation roadmap, prioritizing initiatives across automation, AI-driven workflow orchestration, systems modernization, and process standardization.
• Establish a cohesive governance framework covering policy, controls, approval authority, and compliance.
• Serve as the executive voice of the P2P function, translating operational performance into clear narratives and strategic recommendations for CFO and cross-functional leadership.

End-to-End P2P Automation (Intake → Payment)

• Own the full automation agenda across the procure-to-pay lifecycle.
• Lead the design, deployment, and continuous optimization of automated workflows.
• Partner with Finance Technology and IT to evaluate, implement, and integrate P2P platforms.
• Drive catalog expansion, guided buying adoption, and touchless PO rates.

AI-Driven Workflow Orchestration

• Champion the deployment of AI and machine learning capabilities within the P2P stack.
• Define use cases and success metrics for AI-driven automation.
• Partner with data and engineering teams to build AI-powered workflows.
• Ensure all AI-driven processes maintain appropriate human oversight, audit trails, and compliance controls.

Real-Time Spend Visibility & Financial Controls

• Build and maintain a real-time spend management framework.
• Design and enforce financial controls across the P2P lifecycle.
• Own P2P compliance and risk management.
• Partner with FP&A and Accounting to ensure P2P data flows accurately support budgeting.
• Establish KPI dashboards and reporting cadences.

Global Process Standardization at Scale

• Lead the standardization of P2P processes across all global regions.
• Build and maintain a global P2P playbook.
• Partner with regional finance, legal, and compliance teams.
• Drive change management and adoption programs.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing global P2P team.
• Define the optimal team structure and operating model.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Attract, retain, and develop top operational talent.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in procure-to-pay, procurement operations, or shared services.
• Proven track record designing and executing P2P transformation programs.
• Deep functional expertise across both procurement operations and accounts payable.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise P2P platforms and ERP systems.
• Strong command of financial controls, compliance frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop global, distributed teams.
• Exceptional executive communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Requirements

• Experience deploying AI, machine learning, or intelligent automation capabilities.
• Familiarity with SOX controls, internal audit processes, and risk frameworks.
• Background in high-growth technology or software companies.
• Experience leading shared services or business process outsourcing (BPO) transitions.
• MBA or advanced degree; CPSM, CPM, or AP/finance certification a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all employees.

Company Description

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI.