About the Job
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy a...
You will own the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function, spanning Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, supplier onboarding, and payments. You will set the governance model and service standards, partner with executive stakeholders, and build a team that delivers consistently.
Own end-to-end P2P performance, from requisition and PO through receipt, invoice, approval, payment, and accrual, and align every tower (Procurement, AP, Supplier Management, Payments, Close) to one operating model
Key Responsibilities
Establish and enforce operational governance: policies, controls, SLAs/KPIs, approval matrices, and audit readiness (SOX), with regular performance reviews
Ensure accurate, timely processing of requisitions, POs, and invoices, and the completeness of accruals and liability reconciliations for the financial close
Design supplier onboarding and master-data standards, with attention to risk, compliance, and payment integrity
Own payment-run integrity, including approval controls, banking batch oversight, and fraud and duplicate-payment prevention
Resolve escalated payment and process issues, and use root-cause research to prevent repeat issues
Partner with suppliers, Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders to define and deliver the automation and transformation roadmap
Report on P2P performance using defined KPIs (touchless invoice rate, on-time payment, cycle time, exception rate, DPO) and optimize working capital through payment terms and early-pay discounts
Oversee supplier risk, contract and PO compliance, and spend visibility across the vendor base
Manage change by rolling out policy, process, and system updates with clear stakeholder communication and adoption tracking
Elevate customer satisfaction across internal stakeholders and suppliers by owning the service experience, measuring CSAT/NPS, and acting on feedback
Deliver quarterly business reviews with senior and executive stakeholders, presenting performance, risks, and the improvement roadmap
Hire, develop, and coach a high-performing team, and hold every team member to a consistent standard through documented processes, training, performance calibration, and clear accountability
Build the training, onboarding, and succession plans that keep team capability uniform across locations
Model and embed Samsara’s values as the team scales globally
Required Skills & Abilities
10+ years in procure-to-pay, AP, or procurement operations, including 5+ years managing teams and managers
Demonstrated end-to-end P2P expertise across multiple towers, with the ability to align cross-functional dependencies
Track record of running operational governance: SLAs, KPIs, internal controls, and audit/SOX compliance
Experience owning a team budget, managing vendor relationships, and managing remote, cross-time-zone teams
Experience developing and presenting executive-level QBRs and improving stakeholder satisfaction
Proven ability to develop, train, and calibrate teams to a uniform standard
ERP experience (NetSuite preferred) plus a P2P platform such as Zip, Coupa, or Ariba
Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, business, or supply chain
Preferred: APM, CPSM, CPA, or equivalent
The ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions
A history of being a collaborator, strategic thinker, and influencer
Experience scaling P2P operations in a high-growth, multi-entity, and multi-currency environment
Lean Six Sigma or similar process-improvement credentials, with automation and AI experience
The compensation range shown spans approved pay zones for this role. Your primary work location determines the range applicable to you, which may be narrower than the full range displayed.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Annual Base Salary
$123,640—$154,550 CAD
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Belonging at Samsara
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
