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Full-Time

Procure to Pay Global Process Owner

Posted on 10/17/2024

Cloudflare

Cloudflare

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

Austin, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: Texas, USA

Hybrid position; available within a 3 hour radius of Austin.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Quality Control & Compliance
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • 8+ years of experience in process management, with a track record of successfully optimizing and standardizing global processes
  • Deep understanding of the procure to pay process and experience working on transformational programs; experience with direct and indirect procurement as well as supply chain management is a bonus
  • Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive process improvements
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Experience in technology enablement, ERP implementation experience in the P2P space is a plus, and familiarity with process automation tools
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to evolving business needs
  • Looking for someone who is a self-starter, willing to bring ideas to the table with proven success in execution … If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
  • Work with key stakeholders to define the end to end procure to pay process taxonomy and owners of various parts of the end to end procure to pay process.
  • Develop deep relationships with key business process owners to develop a holistic procure to pay roadmap.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of the procure to pay process, including its inputs, outputs, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Align the procure to pay process with the organization's strategic goals and objectives through collaboration with business process owners and senior management to ensure that the process supports the overall business strategy.
  • Work with business owners of various parts of the process to establish and maintain standardized process documentation, including policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Promote best practices and minimize process variations across regions and business segments.
  • Continuously analyze the procure to pay process leveraging process mining tools and other knowledge of best practices to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
  • Work with business owners to implement process enhancements to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
  • Lead change initiatives related to prioritized procure to pay initiatives, working with cross-functional teams to drive successful process improvements.
  • Manage resistance to change and ensure smooth implementation of process changes.
  • Establish and monitor performance metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the end to end procure to pay process.
  • Analyze data and provide regular reports to management and other key stakeholders, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating successes.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including senior management, business owners, subject matter experts, and technology teams.
  • Engage with business owners of various parts of the end to end procure to pay process to understand their needs, address concerns, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure that decisions made related to any single part of the procure to pay process make sense for the process end to end, and ensure that downstream changes are well communicated and addressed.
  • Ensure that the procure to pay process complies with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Work with legal, compliance, and risk management teams to mitigate risks and implement necessary controls.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to leverage technology solutions and automation to enhance the end to end procure to pay process.
  • Work with IT and business owners to prioritize system / automation related initiatives.
  • Collaborate with business and IT teams as business requirements are documented to ensure business owners of various parts of the process all work together to form a cohesive end to end solution.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about the procure to pay process, its importance, and how to execute it effectively.
  • Facilitate clear and timely communication regarding process changes, updates, and performance to ensure organization-wide awareness and alignment.

Cloudflare enhances the performance, security, and reliability of websites and applications through services like content delivery network (CDN) solutions and cybersecurity protections against threats such as DDoS attacks. They also offer serverless computing, allowing developers to run code without managing servers. Using a freemium model, Cloudflare attracts users with free basic services and charges for premium features, serving a diverse clientele from individual developers to large enterprises. Their goal is to provide essential tools that meet the growing demand for faster and more secure internet services.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$354.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

45%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cloudflare's continuous innovation, such as the new no-code feature to block AI bots, demonstrates their commitment to addressing emerging threats and market needs.
  • The company's extensive and diverse client base provides a stable revenue stream and opportunities for upselling premium services.
  • Cloudflare's leadership in cybersecurity and web performance positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for secure and fast internet services.

What critics are saying

  • The increasing frequency of DDoS attacks could strain Cloudflare's resources and impact service reliability.
  • Relying on a freemium model may limit revenue growth if users do not convert to paid plans.

What makes Cloudflare unique

  • Cloudflare's freemium model attracts a broad user base, from individual developers to large enterprises, unlike competitors who may focus solely on enterprise clients.
  • Their innovative tools like Cloudflare Workers and Pages enable developers to build and deploy applications directly on their network, providing a unique edge in the developer community.
  • Cloudflare's strong emphasis on cybersecurity, including DDoS protection and new features to block AI bots, sets them apart in the internet infrastructure market.

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Benefits

Competitive salaries

Take-what-you-need paid vacation policy

Comprehensive health plans and benefits

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Commuter and ride share options

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