Global Procurement Operations Manager at Ripple

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.</span></p></div><div> <p><strong>THE WORK:</strong></p> <p>Ripple is looking for a Manager of Global Procurement Operations to join our Financial Operations Team and contribute to Ripple’s global financial operations processes. You will report directly to the Director of Financial Operations, based in the San Francisco HQ office. The Global Procurement Operations Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for developing and driving global procurement operations, systems, and strategies to optimize costs, simplify and automate the buying experience, and drive value across the global organization.&nbsp;</p> <p>At Ripple, Procurement isn't just about spend—it’s about fueling fast, secure, and responsible growth. We are looking for a strategic Senior Procurement Operations Manager to architect the systems that power our global team. You won't just manage processes; you’ll build a scalable Source-to-Pay (S2P) engine, leverage cutting-edge tech, and ensure our people have the right tools to do their best work at speed.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Architect and deploy the systems and workflows required to support Ripple’s rapid growth. You will diagnose gaps and inefficiencies within the source-to-pay (S2P) lifecycle, engineering high-impact solutions that ensure global consistency, speed, and long-term scalability.</li> <li>Drive the evolution of our Source-to-Pay infrastructure. Collaborating with technical and business partners, you will manage and enhance our integrated platforms (e.g., Zip, Oracle, Jira) to eliminate silos, improve user experience, and ensure our systems scale alongside Ripple’s expanding global footprint.</li> <li>Partner with cross-functional leadership to align our procurement systems with Ripple’s global scale. You will lead the design and execution of sourcing processes that empower teams to move fast, ensuring we secure high-quality vendor partnerships while maintaining rigorous standards for cost management and operational excellence.</li> <li>Accelerate organizational efficiencies by reducing cycle times and leading the seamless rollout of procurement policies and tools. You will own the full change management lifecycle—including comprehensive training, documentation, and communication strategies—to ensure high user adoption and sustained operational success across Ripple’s global offices.</li> <li>Harness procurement analytics to provide a clear, real-time view of Ripple’s financial commitments. You will build and manage sophisticated dashboards—tracking spend, compliance, and cycle times—that empower Finance and Sourcing leaders to make high-stakes, data-driven decisions with confidence.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BRING:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advanced knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud &amp; Excel is required</li> <li>Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance is preferred)</li> <li>Minimum of 8+ years in the field of Procurement and Supplier Management, including 4+ years leading teams, preferably in a high-growth environment.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead complex stakeholder groups while rigorously optimizing the vendor and technology landscape. You excel at turning external partnerships into strategic advantages, leveraging them to drive measurable gains in efficiency and ensuring the procurement function scales seamlessly with the business.</li> <li>Proficiency with Google Workspace, Freshervice, Jira, Zip</li> <li>Ability to work independently through complex tasks, drive initiatives with cross-functional teams, and present solutions&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Previous experience working within a high-growth SaaS company.</li> <li>Experience with the cross-border payments/ fintech/ crypto/ blockchain industry will be a plus.</li> </ul> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.&nbsp;</div><div class="title">CA Annual Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$140,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$170,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <p><strong>WHO WE ARE:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do Your Best Work</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.&nbsp; A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take Control of Your Finances</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Employee giving match</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mobile phone stipend</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take Care of Yourself</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R&amp;R days so you can rest and recharge</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite &amp; virtual programming</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em data-stringify-type="italic">Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <hr> <div><em>Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.</em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>Please find our <a href="https://ripple.com/legal/eu-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice </a>and our <a href="https://ripple.com/legal/ca-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">California Applicant Privacy Notice</a> for reference.</em></div> <div><hr></div></div>