Procurement Transformation Lead

Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.Company Description Dropbox is a special place where we are all seeking to fulfill our mission to design a more enlightened way of working. We're looking for innovative talent to join us on our journey. The words shared by our founders at the start of Dropbox still ring true today. Wouldn't it be great if our working environment-and the tools we use-were designed with people's actual needs in mind? Imagine if every minute at work were well spent-if we could focus and spend our time on the things that matter. This is possible, and Dropbox is connecting the dots. The nearly 3,000 Dropboxers around the world have helped make Dropbox a living workspace - the place where people come together and their ideas come to life. Our 700+ million global users have been some of our best salespeople, and they have helped us acquire customers with incredible efficiency. As a result, we reached a billion dollar revenue run rate faster than any software-as-a-service company in history. Dropbox is making the dream of a fulfilling and seamless work life a reality. We hope you'll join us on the journey. Team Description Our Finance team builds the financial infrastructure to scale our growing company. We combine analytical and strategic thinking to develop a sound financial future for our global brand. We work closely with teams across the company, as well as with external partners. Role Description Dropbox is seeking a Procurement Transformation Lead to drive the evolution of our technology stack, pushing boundaries, leveraging emerging capabilities, and setting new standards in purchasing automation. This role will focus on crafting and implementing a strategic vision that boosts efficiency, resilience, and competitive advantage through advanced systems and processes. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, innovative partners, startups, and industry leaders to advance procurement, embedding Dropbox products and next-generation tools throughout our operations. Ideal candidates thrive on strategic thinking, bold innovation, and a commitment to driving initiatives to completion. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Procurement Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role in Dropbox's AI First journey, bringing creativity and adaptability to simplify purchasing within a dynamic organization. Responsibilities Visionary Leadership

• Define the Future of Procurement: Develop a forward-looking technology strategy that aligns procurement with Dropbox's goals, positioning it as a source of innovation and business value.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Inspire a culture that embraces automation, simplification, digitization, and self-serve solutions, fostering bold thinking and experimentation.
• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with startups, suppliers, and industry experts to roadmap, design, and pilot cutting-edge solutions that advance procurement innovation.

Technology and Automation Execution

• Lead Transformation Initiatives: Drive the ongoing pipeline of transformation initiatives across the tech stack, accelerating time-to-value and enhancing procurement's strategic impact.
• Integrate Emerging Technologies: Team up with our valued partners to identify, test, and optimize new capabilities in alignment with Dropbox's AI-first approach.
• Adopt Next-Gen Solutions: Continuously evaluate disruptive, high-impact technologies to enhance procurement's strategic value.

Collaboration and Influence

• Foster Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Dropbox teams to ensure that transformation initiatives meet business needs and priorities.
• Inspire Change Across Teams: Influence cross-functional groups to embrace innovative approaches and technologies that add value across the organization.
• Strengthen End-to-End Collaboration: Drive purchasing process innovation by collaborating with teams in Technology, Risk, and Supply Chain to implement impactful change.

Requirements Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a track record of progressive impact;
• 7+ years of experience driving or influencing system and process transformations;
• 5+ years in procurement, either as a practitioner, in industry, or in consulting.

Skills

• Versatile thought leader with a strong understanding of what it takes to drive business success;
• Visionary thinker with the ability to envision transformative changes beyond traditional methods;
• Innovation-driven, with a passion for emerging technologies and challenging the status quo;
• Data enthusiast with a knack for deep analysis and uncovering valuable insights;
• Effective communicator skilled in presenting ideas clearly to inspire change and secure stakeholder buy-in;
• Proven project leader, capable of driving high-impact initiatives from concept to completion;
• Experienced with digital tools, including generative AI, RPA, and spend management solutions;
• In-depth knowledge of procurement trends, capabilities, and key industry players;
• Unwavering commitment to customer-focused solutions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Applications/Systems Supported in Role

• Procurement and Sourcing: Oracle Fusion/Cloud, ServiceNow, UiPath
• End to End Purchasing: Jira, Ironclad, VMS, DJ
• Collaboration: Dropbox Paper, Capture, Sign, DocSend, Dash
• Analytics and Reporting: Oracle Analytics Cloud, Tableau, Alteryx
• Business Applications: G-Suite, Slack, Zoom

CompensationCanada Pay Range$100,700-$136,300 CADThe range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE for this role, subject to change.Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox's total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).Benefits Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan**
• Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off policy in addition to statutory holidays, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
• Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance*
• Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance*
• Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that's wellness, learning and development, food & groceries, and much more
• Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support, and Lactation support
• Mental health and wellness benefits

Additional benefits details are available upon request.*Where group plans are not available, allowances may be provided **Benefit, amount, and type are dependent on geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policyDropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, Latinx, Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, Women at Dropbox, ATX Diversity (based in Austin, Texas) and the Dropbox Empowerment Network (based in Dublin, Ireland). Apply To This Job