Invoice Issue Resolution Team Lead - Procurement (Apac)

Merck Kgaa; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Kgaa in the Philippines seeks an Invoice Issue Resolution Team Lead - Procurement (APAC) to oversee the invoice resolution team and drive high-quality service.

You will supervise direct reports, plan daily operations, manage escalations, and review KPI performance while coordinating with internal teams to improve processes and compliance. This role offers coaching opportunities and alignment with APAC procurement goals.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in invoice resolution and procurement workflows.
• Ability to manage KPIs and SLAs for service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports assigned in Invoice Issue Resolution team to ensure efficiency and meet a high quality service according to SLA set
• Plans and prepares daily operational activities and priorities, contingency plans and work schedules of the Team ensuring coverage in key areas.
• Manage and resolves escalated customer complaints or queries within the turn-around time agreed.
• Monthly review of KPI reports to track the team\'s performance and execute corrective actions to maintain adherence to KPIs.
• Oversees AP Month-end activities and ensures accurate and timely submission of reports and other requirements.
• Coach and mentor associates to ensure growth and development; arrange training and update training material as needed.
• Drive process improvements and projects to align with organizational objectives; collaborate with internal/external teams.

Job description

Invoice Issue Resolution Team Lead - Procurement (APAC)

Company : Merck Kgaa Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Invoice Issue Resolution Team Lead - Procurement (APAC)

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• Supervise direct reports assigned in Invoice Issue Resolution team to ensure efficiency and meet a high quality service according to Service Level Agreemens (SLA) set
• Plans and prepares daily operational activities and priorities, contingency plans and work schedules of the Team ensuring coverage in key areas.
• Manage and resolves escalated customer complaints or queries within the turn-around time agreed.
• Monthly review of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reports to track the Team's performance. Execute corrective actions to maintain adherence to KPIs.
• Oversees AP Month-end activities and ensures accurate aand timely submission of reports and other requirements.
• Manage and communicate individual associate performance and areas for improvements. Do regular coaching and mentoring to ensure associate growth and development.
• Execute training or arrange training requirements as deemed necessary. Review and update training plan and training materials for new hire to ensure coverage of whole process and country specific requirements.
• Manage behavioral issues of Team and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Able to drive process improvements and projects to align with the organizations objectives.
• Provide operational visibility to management and key stakeholder thru periodic operational performance review.
• Collaborate with other internal or external Teams to address operations issue and challenges
• Drive SOP, Policy and Work Instruction completion and regular updates for compliance
• Execute other tasks and projecs that may be assigned.

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