Global AP Process Leader — Transformation & Automation

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Poland; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Professional development

Automation initiatives

Private medical care

Private pension

Life insurance

Sports card

Language courses

Unlimited coffee

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Global AP Process Lead within GBS to own end-to-end accounts payable across markets and providers. You will drive standardization, governance and transformation to deliver a scalable, high-performing AP operating model.

You will lead transformation and automation initiatives, manage outsourced partners, and ensure controls, compliance and excellent supplier experience while partnering with stakeholders to drive operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related area.
• 10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable within a global, SSC, or GBS environment.
• Strong experience in global process ownership, governance, and standardization.
• Good knowledge of automation, digitalization and emerging technologies.
• Proven track record in leading process transformation, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and delivering performance through effective governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills across functions, regions, and organizational levels.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for operational excellence, simplification, and innovation.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own the global AP process strategy, governance, and standards.
• Drive process standardization and harmonization across markets, GBS, and outsourced operations.
• Manage third-party service providers, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead transformation and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls, and supplier experience.
• Own AP process performance, risk management, and compliance, partnering with stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Process ownership

Stakeholder management

Automation

English

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related

Tools

Automation software

Job description

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Global AP Process Lead within GBS to own end-to-end accounts payable across markets and providers. You will drive standardization, governance and transformation to deliver a scalable, high-performing AP operating model.

You will lead transformation and automation initiatives, manage outsourced partners, and ensure controls, compliance and excellent supplier experience while partnering with stakeholders to drive operational excellence across the organization.