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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Source-to-Pay strategies, with a strong focus on AI and automation integration. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership while delivering operational insights and procurement metrics.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Source-To-Pay Strategy DevelopmentCoupa Platform OwnershipAI and Automation ImplementationCross-Functional Team LeadershipProcurement Process Knowledge
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Procurement OperationsSource-To-Pay Software SolutionsAI Application in ProcurementFinancial AcumenAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsInfluencing Senior LeadersChange ManagementTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
CoupaWorkdaySAPAriba
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Procurement ProcessesControl FrameworksContracting ProcessVendor ManagementSourcing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, lead, and implement the multi-year Source-to-Pay strategy and roadmap
- Lead, coach, and develop the S2P systems team
- Build team skills in platform configuration, automation, and applied AI
- Serve as functional owner of Nordstrom's Coupa source-to-pay platform
- Identify and prioritize AI and automation use cases across the S2P process
- Guide Technology and S2P system administrators in building AI and automation solutions
- Advise and present to VPs and build alignment on priorities and tradeoffs
- Lead cross-functional work with Technology, Legal, Product, and Finance
- Set system request priorities and provide procedural guidance to partners
- Lead change management and adoption, including communication and training
- Develop and deliver reporting and business insights on operational procurement metrics
- Evaluate emerging S2P and AI technology and recommend whether to build, buy, or partner
- Own controls for the S2P system and process
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in an accounting, business, engineering, supply chain, technology, or related discipline
- MBA or related advanced degree preferred
- Eight (8) years of proven experience in increasingly broader procurement operations or procurement technology roles
- Consistent track record of achievement and source-to-pay transformation in high-growth environments
- Significant demonstrated functional ownership experience with source-to-pay or procure-to-pay software solutions such as Coupa, Workday, SAP, Ariba, or similar
- Experience applying or piloting AI or automation in a source-to-pay system
- Experience leading and developing technical teams, such as system administrators or business systems analysts
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders, lead cross-functional teams without direct authority, and drive adoption of change
- Track record of developing and implementing strategies and roadmaps that deliver results
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, practices, and control frameworks
- Working knowledge of the contracting process
- Experience partnering with Sourcing, Vendor Management, and other Procurement teams
- Advanced analytical skills, with financial acumen and strong attention to detail
- Ability to understand, organize, and communicate complex information in an easily understandable format tailored to varied audiences
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
- Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be available
- 401k
- PTO accruals
- Holidays
- Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
