Source-to-Pay Product Owner

Primark; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 129,150,000 - 166,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Primark is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the Source-to-Pay transformation at a pivotal stage. Based in Reading or Dublin, this hybrid role focuses on the discovery phase, working with Procurement, Finance, Technology, Architecture, and third-party partners to shape the future-state solution and delivery roadmap.

The role requires deep S2P transformation experience, strong governance and stakeholder management, and the ability to hit the ground running within a complex enterprise

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-scale Source-to-Pay implementation or transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes (procurement, sourcing, supplier management, invoicing, receipting, payments).
• Experience as Product Owner/PM/BA/Tech Lead in a complex S2P environment.
• Strong grasp of architecture, integrations, system dependencies and tech landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead product ownership activities across the Source-to-Pay technology landscape.
• Drive discovery to define future-state operating model, processes, technology architecture, and roadmap.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Technology, Product, Engineering, Architecture to define requirements and shape design.
• Coordinate operational and tech activities, linking processes across functions and platforms.
• Manage backlogs, priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery plans.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and integration requirements.
• Represent the S2P technology domain in wider transformation programmes.
• Engage stakeholders across business and technology ensuring alignment and decisions.
• Support transition of new capabilities into ongoing product and support model.

Skills

S2P Transformation

Product Ownership

Stakeholder Management

Enterprise Architecture

Requirements Translation

Tools

Oracle

SoftCo

SAP S/4HANA

Source-to-Pay platforms

Job description

Product Owner - Source-to-Pay Transformation

Location:

Reading or Dublin (Hybrid)

Duration:

Initial 12 Months

Day Rate:

Competitive (Inside IR35 if UK Based)

We're looking for an experienced Product Owner to join at a pivotal stage in its Source-to-Pay (S2P) Transformation Programme.

This is a high-profile role that will sit at the heart of a major enterprise transformation, helping shape the future Source-to-Pay landscape while ensuring operational continuity across the existing estate. The initial focus will be on the discovery phase, working closely with Procurement, Finance, Technology, Architecture, Engineering teams, and third-party partners to define the future-state solution and delivery roadmap.

We're seeking someone who can hit the ground running, bring deep S2P transformation experience, and understand what good looks like within a complex enterprise environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead product ownership activities across the Source-to-Pay technology landscape.
• Drive discovery activities, helping define the future-state operating model, processes, technology architecture, and roadmap.
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Technology, Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to define requirements and shape solution design.
• Coordinate operational and technology activities, joining processes together across multiple functions and platforms.
• Manage product backlogs, priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery plans.
• Partner with Engineering and Architecture teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and integration requirements.
• Represent the S2P technology domain within wider transformation programmes.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across business and technology functions, driving alignment and decision making.
• Support the transition of new capabilities into the ongoing product and support model.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading or supporting enterprise-scale Source-to-Pay implementation or transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Source-to-Pay processes, including procurement, sourcing, supplier management, invoicing, receipting, and payments.
• Experience operating as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst, or Technology Lead within a complex S2P environment.
• Strong technical understanding of architecture, integrations, system dependencies, and technology landscapes.
• Experience translating business requirements into technology solutions and product priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across Finance, Procurement, Technology, Architecture, Engineering, and third-party suppliers.
• Strong governance, planning, dependency management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working within large, complex enterprise organisations.

Essential Technology Experience

Candidates must have implementation, transformation, or product ownership experience with one or more of:

• Oracle
• SoftCo
• SAP S/4HANA
• Source-to-Pay platforms and ecosystems
• Procurement and Finance transformation programmes.
• Product-led delivery models.
• Retail or consumer-facing organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a major transformation programme, helping shape Primark's future Source-to-Pay capability while working with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, and Technology.