Procure to Pay Senior Manager Americas

Ingredion; Guadalajara; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a leading company as a Procure to Pay Senior Manager in Guadalajara, where you'll oversee P2P processes across the Americas. This role focuses on driving service excellence, compliance, and operational efficiency while leading a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement and a strong background in leadership. Be part of a culture that values innovation and collaboration to make life better for everyone.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, accounts payable, or shared services operations.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and ensure compliance.
• Lead global transformation efforts to enhance P2P processes.
• Manage multiple teams and drive continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA

Herramientas

SAP

ARIBA

Esker

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Procure to Pay Senior Manager Americas

LOCATION: Integrated Global Services (IGS) - Guadalajara

REPORTS TO: IGS Site Director - Guadalajara

Job Grade: I

Company Background:

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that help nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion’s wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences.Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems.Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.

We bring the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better.

That’s our purpose. We are all IN to make life better!

Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people’s lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight our customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business.

If you are interested in making life better, we are all IN to learn more about you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion:

The chance to make a difference

No matter where you work in the company, you’ll have an opportunity to make life better… for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world.

Passionate people, motivated to excel

Our highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner’s Mindset.

A warm, welcoming environment

At Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day

A place where you can grow personally and professionally

We believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements.

An environment that enables innovation and collaboration

We are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day.

The Integrated Global Services P2P Senior Manager - Americas will be responsible for overseeing the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) value stream within the IGS. This role is based out of our Guadalajara IGS location and will be supporting a culture of operational and service delivery excellence focusing on quality, compliance and performance. This role involves leading directly and indirectly multiple teams within the value stream, ensuring compliance with company policies, and driving service excellence / process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, accounts payable, and shared services operations. As a senior leader, this position will be accountable for shaping the future of P2P, driving high-value projects, and establishing strong partnerships across the procurement COE, finance functions, manufacturing and other global business units.

Governs all Procure to Pay processes for America – Establishes new processes, monitors performance and drives continuous improvement in End to End IGS P2P process performance; serves as the primary liaison between corporate procurement/COEs, regional and local personnel in the P2P processes (IGS or other) and their customers with regard to process performance and improvement activities. The P2P process leader works closely with the company’s businesses and other functions to understand their individual requirements from the P2P processes. The P2P leader drives improvements to raise the performance of the company’s P2P processes by utilizing lean process management, continuous improvement and KPI-based performance management.

Core Responsibilities:

People Management

• Oversee multiple functions in IGS that services multiple stakeholders.
• Lead teams in line with Ingredion’s Vision and to meet or exceed goals and objectives
• Drive employee engagement and implement relevant programs
• Ensure that teams are continuously developing capabilities in skills to focus on continuous improvement within the P2P value stream
• Ensure Individual Development plans are in place for the team members to progress in their career aspirations – Ensure that team members are regularly maintaining required capabilities/skills required for the roles
• Hire, Train and Direct Team members - Conduct required performance management
• Support Safety requirements and initiatives
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

IGS P2P process leadership

• Lead global transformation efforts to enhance the IGS P2P processes, aligning it with industry best practices, digital transformation strategies, and business needs.
• Drive alignment with Key Business Partners and cross-functional teams to integrate P2P into broader company goals and strategies.
• Oversee the performance of the end-to-end P2P process, including procurement, purchase order management, invoice processing, payment execution and all related controls.
• Standardize and streamline end-to-end P2P processes across all regions, ensuring alignment with compliance and corporate governance.
• Implement innovative process improvements leveraging digital tools to increase efficiency and drive improved process performance.
• Govern and maintain P2P process documentation, including policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead the deployment of P2P solution implementation (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Concur, Esker) in conjunction with the COE and ensure seamless integration with other systems.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to ensure the continuous improvement and performance of P2P platforms.
• Serve as a point of escalation for critical issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Support and coordinate audit requirements as required
• Ensure a robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes including SOX requirements, regular audits and other statutory requirements of the local markets within the P2P area
• Ensure that monthly MORs are conducted with key business partners to manage performance of processes, projects and gain alignment on new initiatives

Finance Management

• Ensure the center remains efficient and operates within budget parameters and productivity targets driving continuous improvement culture supported by the IGS Global PMO Team
• Create and present strategies, budgets, business plans and results to IGS Leadership
• Identify and implement process improvements to capture value and generate savings
• Ensure that business cases are completed for all new Roles and all organizational changes are rationalized

Service Level Agreements & Performance Management

• Evaluate performance of the IGS Center against Service level agreements and KPI Benchmarks, required process and controls compliance with internal and external stakeholders and drives continuous improvement
• Monitor and ensure that productivity measures are benchmarked, and the site meets or exceeds agreed Key Performance Indicators

• Lead data-driven decision-making by analyzing trends, identifying gaps, and proposing solutions.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, accounts payable, or shared services operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of P2P processes, systems, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead successful P2P process improvements and manage change.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, ARIBA, Esker), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Fluency in English language (written and spoken)
• Create a talent culture founded on a strong conviction that superior talent delivers superior results; they scout to find the best people, drive performance, coach transparently, and build strong teams globally.
• Challenge the status quo and promote bold thinking to create value in new ways across customers, processes, products, and solutions to stay relevant and competitive in changing markets.

Relocation Available? Yes

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country