Dir, Proc

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated **Director, Procure to Pay COE** to be a key leader within RealPage’s Global Procurement team. Supporting a $2B global technology company, this highly visible role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, maintaining compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across our new and improved vendor risk management program.

**Responsibilities**:

- Serve as the local leader of RealPage’s Hyderabad-based Procure to Pay center of excellence (COE), with both direct and dotted line reports across the Global Procure to Pay team.
- Drive the alignment of sourcing and procurement to established global standards, ensuring a consistent internal stakeholder experience across all aspects of the procurement cycle.
- Maintain a strong leadership presence for the Global Procure to Pay team, and partner closely with in-country cross functional leaders.
- Lead and direct team members across the Global Procure to Pay team on various activities including spend/supplier analysis, strategic sourcing and procurement, reporting, renewals management, process improvement and change management.
- Focus on talent development in building a strong COE able to support RealPage’s procurement needs on a global scale.
- Engage in strategic negotiations with key suppliers on an ad hoc basis.
- Leverage a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement processes and systems to streamline strategic sourcing and procurement workflows.
- Develop and maintain key internal relationships and gain consensus with business unit leadership and functional teams to ensure alignment of objectives and priorities in support of the business.
- Develop materials and present updates on progress and performance to company leadership.

Qualifications:

- Minimum **8 years of experience** in strategic sourcing and/or procurement, with at least 5 years of people leadership experience.
- In-depth understanding of strategic sourcing, procurement workflows, and vendor lifecycle management.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as **Oracle** and **Coupa**.
- Advanced proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** and comfort with data analysis and reporting tools.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a **fast-paced, high-volume, and dynamic environment** with a global scope