Director, Procure-to-Pay

Director, Procure-To-Pay

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

We're looking for a highly skilled and strategic Director of Procure-To-Pay to be based out of our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. This in office position will be responsible for building out our global procurement team and managing the entire procure-to-pay process. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing and purchasing of all goods and services.

This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Key responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Design, develop and execute a comprehensive end-to-end Procure-to-Pay operating model that aligns with Appian's business objectives. This includes identifying opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Procure-To-Pay (P2P) Management : Oversee the entire P2P lifecycle, from requisition and purchase order creation to invoice processing and vendor payment. Ensure all processes are efficient, transparent, and in compliance with company policies.
• Collaboration : Partner with the Legal Department to ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment on procurement policies, while also collaborating with other departments including Marketing, IT, Engineering and Sales to drive end-to-end efficiency and alignment across the procure-to-pay process.
• Team Leadership : Experience structuring and scaling a high-performing procurement team from the ground up. This includes recruiting, mentoring, and managing. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development.
• Technology & Systems Implementation : Experience selecting and implementing P2P systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Oracle, etc.), and continuously analyzing and optimizing procurement workflows and systems. Understanding of automation, e-invoicing, and data analytics to drive efficiency, and implementing best practices and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
• Budgeting and Reporting : Manage the procurement budget and provide regular reports to senior leadership on key performance indicators (KPIs), cost savings, and vendor performance.
• Compliance and Risk Management : Ensure all procurement activities adhere to legal, ethical, and internal compliance standards. Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions and vendor performance.

About You :

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.