Team Lead-Procure to Payment (P2P)

TP; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TP in Chennai (Ambattur) seeks an experienced Procure-to-Pay Team Lead to oversee end-to-end procurement and accounts payable operations. You will manage daily P2P activities, drive process improvements, ensure policy compliance, and coach a team to deliver operational excellence.

The role requires strong people management, stakeholder handling, and expertise in ERP-based invoice processing. You will lead governance meetings and report KPIs to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance or related field.
• 5-8+ years in Procure-to-Pay or Accounts Payable/Shared Services.
• Minimum 2 years in a team leadership role.
• ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, Coupa or Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes and SLAs.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, PO processing and invoice validation.
• Mentor team, conduct performance reviews and training.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance and Business Units; run governance meetings.

Skills

Leadership

P2P knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Team Lead to oversee end-to-end procurement and accounts payable operations. The role is responsible for managing daily P2P activities, driving process efficiency, ensuring compliance with company policies and controls, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate should possess strong people management skills, stakeholder management capabilities, and expertise in procurement and invoice processing functions.

About the Role

The role is responsible for managing daily P2P activities, driving process efficiency, ensuring compliance with company policies and controls, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management
• Lead and manage end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes, including:
• Vendor onboarding and maintenance
• Purchase Order (PO) processing
• Invoice processing and validation
• Three-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice)
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor daily operations and workload distribution within the team.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvement initiatives.
• Manage, coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Drive employee engagement and support career development initiatives.
• Ensure adequate training and cross-functional knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, vendors, and business partners.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Business Units to resolve process-related issues.
• Conduct governance meetings and provide operational updates to management.
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and process insights.
• Monitor and mitigate operational risks within the P2P process.
• Maintain adherence to SOX and regulatory compliance requirements where applicable.
• Performance & Reporting
• Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics such as:
• Invoice processing turnaround time
• Payment accuracy
• SLA adherence
• Productivity and quality metrics
• Prepare management reports and dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in Procure-to-Pay, Accounts Payable, or Shared Services operations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a team leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of P2P processes, accounting principles, and procurement operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, or similar platforms.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Shared Services/BPO environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or process excellence methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CIMA, or PMP are an added advantage.

Pay range and compensation package

Experience: 5-8+ Years

Location: Chennai (Ambattur)

Reporting To: Operations Manager / P2P Manager

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.