P2P & T&E Systems Manager

Meet Life Sciences; Deutschland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking an experienced P2P & T&E Systems Manager to take ownership of Procure-to-Pay (SAP Ariba) and Travel & Expense (SAP Concur) systems. This pivotal role involves functional and technical management of these platforms, ensuring compliance and stability, while improving system performance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SAP Ariba, integration knowledge, and a proven track record in compliance and audit environments. Join in making a significant impact across the European landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing SAP Ariba is required.
• Experience with SAP Concur is preferred.
• Proven experience in release and regression testing cycles.
• Strong understanding of audit, compliance, and control environments.

Responsibilities

• Own configuration, workflows, permissions, and controls within SAP Ariba and SAP Concur.
• Act as Tier 2/3 escalation point for P2P and T&E incidents.
• Ensure adherence to SOX / J-SOX controls and audit requirements.
• Develop and deliver user training programmes.

Skills

Management of SAP Ariba

Management of SAP Concur

Integration experience with middleware

Release and regression testing

Audit and compliance understanding

Quantitative skills

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP Concur

SAP B1

CPI

Boomi

Job description

We are seeking an experienced P2P & T&E Systems Manager to take ownership of Procure-to-Pay (SAP Ariba) and Travel & Expense (SAP Concur) platforms across a European landscape.

This is a pivotal role responsible for the end-to-end functional and technical management of both systems, ensuring stability, compliance, seamless integrations, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

System Ownership

• Own configuration, workflows, permissions, and controls within SAP Ariba and SAP Concur
• Maintain and oversee integrations with SAP B1, CPI, and Boomi
• Lead regression testing and release management cycles

Operational Support

• Act as Tier 2/3 escalation point for P2P and T&E incidents
• Collaborate with Service Desk and ERP teams to resolve complex issues
• Proactively reduce ticket backlog through system optimisation
• Coordinate with third-party providers as required

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to SOX / J-SOX controls and audit requirements
• Maintain standardised P2P and T&E policies and procedures
• Own and maintain system documentation, workflows, and control frameworks
• Identify automation and optimisation opportunities
• Deliver enhancements aligned to business needs
• Contribute to strategic IT roadmap delivery
• Manage third-party vendors and monitor performance
• Validate SOWs within delegated authority
• Partner closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, and regional affiliates
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Training & Communication

• Develop and deliver user training programmes
• Communicate system updates, releases, and improvements
• Promote best practices and drive adoption

Decision-Making Authority

• System configuration and workflow design decisions
• Enhancement prioritisation
• SOW validation within defined limits
• Governance and compliance-related decisions

Requirements

Experience & Technical Expertise

• Strong experience managing SAP Ariba (P2P) - Required and SAP Concur (T&E)- Preferred
• Integration experience with SAP B1, CPI, Boomi or similar middleware
• Proven experience in release and regression testing cycles
• Strong understanding of audit, compliance, and control environments
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills