Manager - Procure To Pay - Industrial Product Manufacturing Firm

Manager - Procure to Pay (P2P) process with Global Industrial Product Manufacturing Organization

Description:

Manager Procure to Pay (P2P)

Location: Gurgaon

Company: Global Industrial Product Manufacturing Organization

Experience: Minimum 6 years post-qualification

Qualification: Full-time MBA (Finance/Operations) or Chartered Accountant (CA)

Industry: Open

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal & written communication required

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-orientated Manager Procure to Pay (P2P) to lead end-to-end P2P operations for our India business. The role involves managing procurement operations, vendor management, invoice processing, compliance, and process optimisation within a global, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical ability, stakeholder management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procure-to-Pay Operations

- Oversee the end-to-end P2P cycle, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, GRN, invoice processing, and payment execution.

- Ensure smooth coordination between procurement, finance, and supply chain teams.

- Review and approve POs, vendor invoices, payment proposals, and reconciliations.

2. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

- Manage vendor onboarding, documentation, and compliance checks.

- Resolve vendor disputes, TDS queries, payment delays, and invoice discrepancies.

- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

3. Compliance & Controls

- Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.

- Monitor statutory compliances such as GST, TDS, and other regulatory obligations.

- Support internal and external audit processes and implement corrective actions.

4. Reporting & Analytics

- Prepare MIS reports related to vendor ageing, payment cycles, open POs, accruals, and KPIs.

- Track performance metrics such as invoice turnaround time, PO compliance, and vendor satisfaction.

- Recommend data-driven improvements to enhance process efficiency.

5. Process Improvement & Automation

- Lead standardisation, digitisation, and transformation initiatives in the P2P function.

- Work closely with technology teams to optimise ERP workflows (SAP/Oracle preferred).

- Drive operational excellence and identify gaps for continuous process improvement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of P2P processes, accounts payable, vendor lifecycle, tax compliance, and internal controls.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Workday).

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

- Ability to work in a global matrix environment.

Education & Experience:

- Full-time MBA (Finance) or Chartered Accountant (CA).

- Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in P2P, procure to pay or vendor payments.