Process Manager - P2I(Procure-to-Pay) /P2P

AkzoNobel; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Pune seeks a Global Process Champion to lead P2P process design across ERP landscapes, developing standard operating procedures and ensuring deviations are closed to standards.

The role requires 8+ years in P2P process operations/design, strong SAP & Coupa knowledge, and excellent English communication, with cross-functional collaboration across a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or bachelor in Economics, Business Admin or Accounting.
• 8+ years in P2P or shared services with 2+ years in design.
• Specialized knowledge of P2P financial discipline and policies.
• Strong SAP and Coupa technical knowledge.
• Solid understanding of P2P process design and ERP controls.
• P2P redesign/modelling experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work across functions and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English; diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop standard operating procedures in the P2P area
• Deliver training in the P2P area
• Run fit-gap analysis and maintain deviation logs
• Deliver standardized P2P processes
• Contribute to policies in the P2P area
• Participate in system changes and ensure process design delivers as planned
• Drive agreed transitions
• Promote agile ways of working
• Drive automations and AI mindset

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Prioritization

Conceptual thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree/Bachelor in Economics/Business Administration/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Global Process Champion is responsible for the process design (level 1-4) including IM alignment for systems, standard operating procedures, training, and closure of deviations to standards.

Useful metrics:

• 6 main ERPs
• 1 Purchasing suite
• 1 central finance (CFIN) for payment
• 1 Vendor Invoice Management solution
• 400k Purchase Orders
• 3mil supplier invoices (3rd party and intercompany)

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop standard operating procedures in the P2P area
• Contact training in the P2P area
• Run fit-gap analysis and maintain deviation logs
• Deliver the level of process standardization in P2P
• Contribute on delivering policies in the area of P2P
• Participate in system changes and secure that process design is delivering as planned
• Drive agreed transitions
• Promote agile ways of working
• Drive automations and AI mindset

Preferred candidate profile

• Degree/Bachelor in Economics/ Business Administration/Accounting
• 8+ years and 2+ in P2P process operations and/or process design, Shared Services
• Specialized knowledge of P2P financial discipline, strategy and policies
• Excellent technical knowledge in SAP & Coupa
• Excellent understanding of P2P process design, ERP systems and controls, including transactional accounting processes
• Knowledge of P2P process design methodologies
• P2P Process redesign/modelling experience
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to think and work conceptually, while taking into account the details and impact of the processes on Operations
• Able to work together with other Functions/Towers; has a good understanding of interfaces between own function and others in the end to end processes
• Proficient in English language
• Ability to prioritize and sensitive to deadlines
• Sensitive to a diverse and multi-cultural environment