Procurement Operations Lead

Meta Meta · Big Tech · Menlo Park, CA

This role focuses on optimizing the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle within Meta, driving automation and continuous improvement. While the role leverages AI tools and partners with technology teams to test AI-powered solutions, its core function is in procurement operations and process optimization, not in building or shipping AI models themselves. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with procurement processes and systems, and the ability to manage stakeholders and drive change.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage the full P2P lifecycle — identify bottlenecks and drive issues to resolution
  2. Research, coordinate, and respond to inquiries regarding purchase orders and alignment to related contracts
  3. Provide clear guidance to stakeholders and suppliers on procurement tools and processes.
  4. Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, compliance, and best practices
  5. Optimize the buying journey through standardization, automation, and scalable process design

Skills

Required

  • Demonstrated an understanding of end-to-end source-to-pay processes
  • Strong communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail; comfortable with ambiguity
  • Proficiency with productivity and data tools (Excel, Google Sheets, data visualization)
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and procurement platforms
  • Familiarity with case management/ticketing systems
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Change management experience related to technology transformations
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Analytics experience with the ability to derive insights from large datasets
  • Experience with automation tools, AI applications, or generative AI in a procurement/finance context
  • Experience with workflow automation, bot development, or process digitization
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodology experience
  • Experience working with software engineering for building requirements and user acceptance testing

Nice to have

  • BA/BS in business, supply chain, procurement, finance, or management is preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • Requires experience in solving operational problems
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact