Procurement Director (Accounts Payable) - PayJoy

Job Title: Procurement Director (Accounts Payable)
Job Location: Mexico City
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/payjoy/e7f8f78f-b546-4692-adc1-e04d0c39fb3e
Job Description: About PayJoy

PayJoy is a mission-first financial service provider dedicated to helping under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success. We lend through our patented technology that turns a smartphone into digital collateral, and our cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI allow us to offer the lowest cost and qualify the most customers in the industry. As of 2024 we have brought billions of dollars in credit to 12 million customers, doubling in the last two years while remaining strongly profitable and sustainable for the long term.

This role

The Procurement Director is responsible for leading our procurement operations while managing a small dedicated team; implementing cutting-edge Procure to Pay (P2P) solutions like overseeing the implementation of Coupa, our chosen P2P platform; and driving best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

P2P Leadership: Develop, implement, and optimize the Procure-to-Pay process to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across the organization.
Coupa Implementation: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Coupa, including system configuration, stakeholder engagement, training, and post-launch support.
Team Management: Manage and mentor a small, high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and operations, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and seamless process integration.
Strategic Sourcing: Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to unlock value, achieve cost savings, and enhance supplier relationships.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure procurement processes comply with global standards and mitigate operational risks effectively.
Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor KPIs to measure and improve procurement performance and P2P efficiency.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
A proven track record in leading procurement operations, ideally within a global organization. Hands-on experience with Coupa or similar P2P systems is highly desirable.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team toward achieving ambitious goals.
Familiarity with procurement practices in Latin America is a must.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and drive operational excellence.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits
100% Company-funded Health insurance for employees and immediate family members.
Life insurance.Monthly benefits of meal vouchers and Home Office assistance.
Phone finance, Headphone, home office equipment and fitness perks.
$2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk
$2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk