Procure-to-Pay Subject Matter Expert

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End P2P Operations: Serve as the subject matter expert for Procure-to-Pay processes, including requisitioning, purchase order management, invoice receipt and processing, payments, GRIR reconciliation, and month-end closing.
• Process Blueprinting & Benchmarking: Develop detailed process blueprints, identify best practices, and benchmark against industry standards to optimize global P2P operations.
• Global Standards & Governance: Define, implement, and maintain global P2P standards, policies, and compliance frameworks to ensure consistency, control, and audit readiness across regions.
• Project & Change Management: Lead P2P transformation initiatives, including process standardization, system/tool deployment (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Oracle), automation programs, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with and influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, IT, Operations, and external vendors) to drive adoption of best practices and enterprise solutions.
• Reporting & Performance Management: Monitor P2P KPIs and SLAs, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to ensure operational excellence.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor and upskill regional P2P teams, develop process documentation, and conduct training sessions to ensure consistency and effective knowledge transfer.
• Automation & Tool Enablement: Partner with IT and process teams to identify automation opportunities, including RPA and system enhancements, to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven expertise in Procure-to-Pay operations within multinational or shared services environments.
• Strong project management experience with a track record of driving process standardization, automation, and enterprise tool deployment.
• Demonstrated experience in process blueprinting, benchmarking, and implementing global best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across cross-functional and regional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in ERP and P2P platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, JDE, or equivalent).
• Experience in process documentation, compliance, and governance frameworks.

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading global P2P transformations and shared services operations.
• Knowledge of RPA and workflow automation tools.
• Relevant certifications in Supply Chain, P2P, or related fields (e.g., CIPS, APICS, Ariba) are an advantage.
• Experience working in multicultural and global teams.