VP, Procurement

The posting, as Smartsheet wrote it

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 obj

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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)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

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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