Senior Director, Source to Pay

We are seeking a transformative Senior Director, Source to Pay (S2P) to own the end‑to‑end S2P value chain—from category strategy and strategic sourcing, through contracting, requisition to purchase order, goods/services receipt, invoice processing, to payment. As the executive owner of the S2P operating model, you will define strategy, build processes, implement enabling technology, and deliver measurable commercial outcomes while serving as a visible partner to senior executives. Leadership & Team Building Lead a distributed team of about 35 people, including six direct reports across the US and Australia, and unify silos into one high‑performing organization. Set organizational design, RACI, and a talent roadmap; recruit, coach, and build capability. Embed clear goals and achievements, operating rhythms, and a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Strategy & Operating Model Define and complete a multiyear S2P strategy aligned to business priorities and TCO outcomes. Stand up the global operating model (policies, process architecture, SLAs/OLAs) and governance forums. Establish compliant approval workflows, standard templates, and structured change management for process and system changes. End‑to‑End Process Ownership (Source & Contract & Procure & Pay) Map, standardize, and document end‑to‑end processes with robust controls and clear handoffs. Drive PO first purchasing, three‑way match, and exception reduction; target best‑in‑class cycle times. Embed supplier risk/ESG checkpoints and auditability across the lifecycle. Ensure adherence to global compliance requirements, including tax regulations (e.g., 1099/1042), internal controls and SOX standards, while driving adoption of global tools and platforms. Category Strategy & Sourcing Excellence Lead enterprise category strategies and sourcing pipelines across key spend areas. Deliver value via competitive negotiation frameworks and contracting playbooks with Legal. Measure realized benefits with Finance; increase spend under management and reduce leakage. P2P & Accounts Payable Operations Implement guided buying, catalogs, and user‑friendly channels to improve compliance and adoption. Run a high‑performing AP function with global coverage; increase first‑pass yield and on‑time payments. Optimize working capital (DPO), payment terms, and discount capture; reduce duplicates and aged items. Technology, Data & Automation Develop and implement a global strategy to drive automation, reduce cycle times, and improve data accuracy and visibility. Serve as product owner for S2P platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) and ERP integrations. Lead selection/implementation/optimization; drive adoption with enablement and change management. Build dashboards for critical metrics, spend cubes, and supplier scorecards; deploy RPA/OCR/AI to reduce cost to serve. Supplier Management, Risk & ESG Establish supplier segmentation, onboarding, performance/QBRs, and corrective action frameworks. Integrate third‑party risk (financial, cyber/privacy, continuity, sanctions) proportional to supplier criticality. Advance ESG goals (scope 3, supplier diversity, ethical sourcing) and transparently report outcomes. Internal Partner Management & Value Realization Act as a trusted partner to senior executives and business‑unit leaders; translate needs into sourcing and P2P roadmaps. Communicate progress, risks, and results through streamlined executive materials and governance forums. Institutionalize continuous improvement; publish and deliver against targets for savings, PO compliance, cycle times, first‑pass invoice yield, on‑time payment, and DPO. Qualifications 15+ years in AP/Procurement/S2P or related fields, including 7+ years leading managers and global teams across multiple time zones. Proven track record building an integrated S2P organization out of siloed functions and delivering large‑scale process/technology transformations. Hands‑on leadership of S2P platform implementations/optimizations (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba). Deep expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, contracting, P2P operations, and accounts payable. Strong financial competence: benefit baseline, realized savings, working‑capital/DPO optimization, and cost‑to‑serve modelling. Solid understanding of internal controls, tax (GST/VAT), e‑invoicing, and supplier risk management. Leadership Behaviours Builder’s orientation: designs for scale, simplifies complex systems, and leaves durable processes, not heroics. Clear, confident communicator who can influence at C‑Suite level and energize frontline teams. Inclusive people leader who develops talent, delegates effectively, and creates space for growth. Bias for measurable results: sets ambitious targets and holds self/team accountable. High integrity and judgment; comfortable with ambiguity and change. Nice‑to‑Have Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent. Professional certifications (e.g., MCIPS, CPSM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt) are advantageous. Location Based in Las Vegas, the role requires attendance in the office a minimum of 3 days a week in accordance with our hybrid working policy. Relocation support is available for the right candidate. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off. 401(k) plan with employer matching. Pay Range $164,500 – $305,500 per year. Our goal is to pay a market‑competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. Final offers will be based on experience, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity. EEO Statement We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V. Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr GamblingCareers.com