Supervisor, Procurement Operations

Supervisor, Procurement Operations

As The Supervisor of Procurement Operations, you will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, shared services governance, and upstream financial controls supporting the IT organization.
This role ensures that procurement, vendor onboarding, contract execution, and invoice processing operate within a structured, compliant, and scalable framework. The position serves as the primary interface between IT Finance, shared services (COE), Legal, and business stakeholders to enforce controls, improve processes, and ensure accurate financial outcomes.

Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid) Salary: $126,300 - $135,000 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New Jersey. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I

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Your Challenge:
P2P Operations & Shared Services Governance
Own end-to-end P2P process across procurement, vendor setup, invoice processing, and payment coordination
Act as primary point of contact for shared services (COE) across A/P, vendor management, P2P, and tax support
Ensure consistent execution of business rules, coding logic, and approval workflows
Perform structured quality assurance over COE outputs

Contract Execution & Vendor Onboarding Controls
Own and implement contract intake and approval workflow to ensure Finance and Legal visibility prior to execution
Establish and enforce mandatory routing of all contracts through DocuSign (or equivalent) with required approvers
Ensure contractual commitments are not executed without appropriate authorization thresholds and review
Design and enforce vendor setup gatekeeping controls, including:
Approved onboarding documentation
Executed agreements
Evidence of Finance and Legal review
Enforce PO-before-service policy, ensuring:
No services begin without an approved PO
PO requests reference approved contract routing where applicable
Identify and manage off-process activity, including:
Contracts executed without proper review
Retroactive PO requests
Vendor onboarding tied to past-due invoices
Lead exception resolution and remediation, partnering with business stakeholders to correct process breakdowns
Lease Operational Coordination (Non-PO Spend Governance)
Establish and enforce a standard intake process for all MDF leases
Ensure every lease request is routed to the right stakeholders (finance, legal, facilities)
Act as the operational coordinator for lease renewals across the organization
Ensure all lease payments are supported by executed agreements
Coordinates across:
Accounting (lease classification, schedules, journals)
Business / Facilities (usage, renewals, terminations)
Suppliers (billing accuracy, timing)
Oversees invoice validation against lease terms:
Payment amounts
Billing frequency
Contractual obligations
Identifies and escalates:
Missing or incomplete lease documentation
Invoices not aligned to contractual terms
Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
Design and enforce preventive controls across P2P and upstream commitment processes
Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, and financial reporting standards
In support of proper expense recognition, ensure timely visibility into contractual commitments
Partner with Tax and COE to ensure appropriate handling of sales and use tax obligations
Process Improvement & Systems Ownership
Own and continuously improve procurement and P2P systems (e.g., CWPay, Zycus, ERP workflows)
Standardize and document business rules, workflows, and approval matrices
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable process improvements
Drive automation and reduce manual intervention where possible
Reporting, Visibility & Continuous Monitoring
Develop reporting to track:
Off-process contracts
Vendor setup exceptions
PO compliance
Invoice and payment delays
Lead
quarterly reconciliation and compliance reviews
across:
New vendors
Executed contracts
Purchase orders
Coordinate
department-level certifications
to ensure adherence to contract and procurement policies
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
Manage Purchasing Analyst and oversee day-to-day procurement operations
Provide direction, prioritization, and escalation support
Partner with:
IT leadership
Legal
Procurement
Shared services (COE)
Tax
Act as central coordination point for all P2P-related issues and initiatives

Your Expertise

Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
7–10+ years of experience in finance operations, procurement, P2P, or accounting
Experience working with shared services or global service delivery models preferred
Experience in SOX/ICFR-controlled environments strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of P2P processes and financial controls
Ability to design and enforce cross-functional processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently and drive accountability across functions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Role Scope & Impact
Serves as
process owner for P2P and upstream financial commitments
Establishes
preventive control environment
across procurement and contract execution
Reduces dependency on Controller for operational oversight and issue resolution
Improves financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
Enables scalable and sustainable finance operations

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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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