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

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field (Masters 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.