Global Process Owner (PTP)

Inchcape Motors Finland Oy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inchcape is seeking a Global Process Owner (Procure to Pay) to shape and drive our worldwide PTP strategy from our London HQ. You’ll design end-to-end processes, drive standardisation across regions and partner with Global Business Services, Finance and IT to deliver value.

You’ll lead a high-performing team, define KPIs and governance, and champion change management and technology-enabled transformation to improve efficiency and controls.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading end-to-end Procure to Pay in a large multinational.
• Strong governance, risk management and process design skills.
• Leadership experience with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global Procure to Pay strategy across regions.
• Lead design, standardisation and continuous improvement of PTP processes.
• Define and monitor KPIs, SLAs and performance metrics.
• Partner with Global Business Services, Finance and IT on transformation initiatives.
• Ensure governance and risk management frameworks are embedded.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with a focus on change and value.

Skills

Procure to Pay

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Basware

Job description

Location: London

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

This role is based in Inchcape Group HQ, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

As Global Process Owner (Procure to Pay), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and driving Inchcape’s global Procure to Pay strategy. You’ll be accountable for designing, optimising and governing end-to-end PTP processes across the organisation, ensuring they are efficient, scalable and aligned to business objectives.

Beyond process excellence, this role is about driving transformation, leveraging technology and creating value through standardisation, innovation and continuous improvement. Working closely with Global Business Services, IT and senior stakeholders across the Group, you’ll lead initiatives that enhance performance, strengthen governance and support Inchcape’s continued growth and evolution. This is a unique opportunity to influence business operations on a truly global scale and drive meaningful change across a complex and diverse organisation.

What You'll Do

• Own and drive the global Procure to Pay (PTP) process strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise transformation priorities.
• Lead the design, standardisation and continuous improvement of end-to-end PTP processes, driving efficiency, quality and operational excellence across regions.
• Define and monitor KPIs, SLAs and performance metrics, using data and insights to identify opportunities for optimisation and value creation.
• Partner with Global Business Services, Finance, IT and business leaders to deliver process transformation initiatives and technology-enabled solutions.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance and risk management frameworks are embedded across the PTP process landscape.
• Build and lead a high-performing team while championing innovation, best practice and change management across the organisation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be a strategic process leader with strong Procure to Pay expertise and a passion for driving transformation in a global environment. You’ll bring:

• Significant experience leading end-to-end Procure to Pay processes within a large multinational organisation.
• Deep understanding of PTP operations, process design, governance and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of leading PTP technologies, including SAP, Coupa, Basware or similar enterprise platforms.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale process transformation and technology-enabled change programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions, regions and leadership levels.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with a collaborative approach and a focus on delivering business value.

Start your journey If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit we’re looking for. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

At Inchcape, inclusion accelerates our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all.

Click here to learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow.

Find out more visit www.inchcape.com

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.