Inside Zip: Greg McCollum’s mission to fix procurement UX

At Zip, we believe that shaping the future of procurement requires more than just innovative strategy—it demands deep industry expertise and a bold vision for what’s coming up next.

That’s why some of the brightest minds from industry giants like Coupa and SAP have chosen to join Zip. They saw firsthand the challenges of legacy systems, the limitations of outdated procurement models, and the growing need for a next generation, orchestration-first approach.

These industry veterans recognized Zip as the pioneer in procurement innovation, and chose to be a part of it. Now, they’re bringing the experience, insights, and strategic expertise to help businesses move beyond dated procurement systems and into a future that’s more flexible, user-friendly, and truly built for the way modern business flows.

Meet the Industry Leaders who left the old ways behind to help drive the next era of procurement at Zip.

Meet Greg McCollum

Role: Strategic Account Executive

Former Top Role: Director of Life Sciences and Strategic Accounts at ORO

What brought you into the world of procurement?

As a founder of an SAP software and consulting company, I was always procuring services and goods while also acting as a supplier dealing with RFPs and payments. My daughter, who works for SAP in procurement, referred me to the SaaS procurement orchestration space.

What inspired you to join Zip?

Zip is the innovator and leader in the procurement orchestration space. I heard about them from large customers, saw them at events, and read about them in the press. When I met the founders, Rujul, Lu, and Felix, I realized they had built an incredible culture, company, and game-changing product.

What was your reaction the first time you encountered Zip?

Zip is laser-focused on solving big problems in procurement for customers and making them more successful. Everyone I've met is willing to do what it takes for the customer and puts them as the #1 priority. The culture is customer success.

What are some of the problems in procurement you believe Zip helps solve?

The user experience for all stakeholders is number one. Legacy systems in procurement have poor user adoption—business users simply work around them and don't use them. The next biggest problem is a lack of integration and coordination of the multiple systems, people, and processes. Zip has led the industry in solving this problem and creating procurement "orchestration."

What are you most excited about in the next era of procurement?

I'm excited to see business stakeholders delighted with the overall user experience in procurement. I'm also interested to see where and how AI can add value for our customers.

What advice can you give for those seeking digital transformation?

Don't wait—start soon, since there are many quick wins at your fingertips. As you move forward, make sure you consider people, process, and technology. This would be things like process improvement, change management, and certainly looking at technology like Zip.

What's your favorite Zip feature?

Visibility: Insights, Request Dashboards, and easy-to-understand Workflow Views.

Ready to work with us?

It's a great time to find out how Zip can transform your procurement processes. Connect with our expert team to learn more.

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