Senior Manager, Procure to Pay

Samsara

. Own end-to-end Procure-to-Pay performance from requisition and purchase order through receipt, invoice, approval, payment, and accrual .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $117,040 - $209,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes, including operational governance, vendor management, and cross-functional alignment. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, optimize financial operations, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction through strategic initiatives.

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End-To-End P2P ExpertiseOperational GovernanceVendor Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipERP Experience (NetSuite)

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Hard Skills

Procure-To-PayAccounts PayableFinancial CloseRoot-Cause AnalysisKPI ReportingBudget ManagementProcess ImprovementSupplier OnboardingAudit ComplianceCross-Functional Alignment

Soft Skills

CollaborativeStrategic ThinkingInfluencing AbilitiesProblem SolvingStakeholder Satisfaction Improvement

Tools & Technologies

P2P Platforms (Zip, Coupa, Ariba)ERP (NetSuite)

Certifications & Qualifications

APMCPSMCPA

Industry Keywords

Procurement OperationsSupplier ManagementFinancial ControlsSOX ComplianceLean Six Sigma

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end Procure-to-Pay performance from requisition and purchase order through receipt, invoice, approval, payment, and accrual
Align Procurement, Accounts Payable, Supplier Management, Payments, and Close to one operating model
Establish and enforce policies, controls, SLAs/KPIs, approval matrices, and SOX audit readiness
Ensure accurate and timely processing of requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices
Ensure completeness of accruals and liability reconciliations for financial close
Design supplier onboarding and master-data standards
Own payment-run integrity, banking batch oversight, and fraud and duplicate-payment prevention
Resolve escalated payment and process issues and prevent recurrence through root-cause analysis
Partner with suppliers, Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders on automation and transformation
Report P2P performance using KPIs such as touchless invoice rate, on-time payment, cycle time, exception rate, and DPO
Optimize working capital through payment terms and early-pay discounts
Oversee supplier risk, contract and purchase-order compliance, and vendor spend visibility
Roll out policy, process, and system updates and track adoption
Improve internal-stakeholder and supplier satisfaction using CSAT/NPS feedback
Deliver quarterly business reviews to senior and executive stakeholders
Hire, develop, and coach a high-performing team
Maintain documented processes, training, performance calibration, and accountability
Build training, onboarding, and succession plans
Model and embed Samsara’s values as the team scales globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in procure-to-pay, accounts payable, or procurement operations
5+ years managing teams and managers
Demonstrated end-to-end P2P expertise across multiple towers
Experience aligning cross-functional dependencies
Experience running operational governance, including SLAs, KPIs, internal controls, and audit/SOX compliance
Experience owning a team budget
Experience managing vendor relationships
Experience managing remote, cross-time-zone teams
Experience developing and presenting executive-level QBRs
Experience improving stakeholder satisfaction
Ability to develop, train, and calibrate teams to a uniform standard
ERP experience, preferably NetSuite
Experience with a P2P platform such as Zip, Coupa, or Ariba
Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, business, or supply chain
APM, CPSM, CPA, or equivalent preferred
Ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions
Collaborative, strategic-thinking, and influencing abilities
Experience scaling P2P operations in a high-growth, multi-entity, multi-currency environment
Lean Six Sigma or similar process-improvement credentials, with automation and AI experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Equity for eligible roles
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Above-market total compensation opportunity
Flexible working model
Remote work support where aligned with operational requirements