Head of Procure-to-Pay

Novocure; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 288,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Performance Bonus

Private Medical Care

...and more!

Job summary

Novocure seeks a seasoned Head of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to own the global end-to-end P2P function, spanning Purchasing Operations, Accounts Payable, payments, T&E, P2P systems support, and contract administration. The role combines strategic direction with operational leadership from Cracow, with a hybrid model (3 days in Cracow office, 2 days from home).

You will build a global P2P operating model, strengthen governance, and drive transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in finance, accounting, business or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of people leadership in P2P/Finance Ops in a multinational.
• Strong end-to-end P2P knowledge across Purchasing Ops, AP, payments, T&E.
• Experience with ERP and purchasing systems in P2P (SAP, Ariba or similar).
• Experience guiding system implementations, migrations or transformations.
• Proven governance, controls, and KPIs for P2P in audited environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with senior leadership.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global end-to-end P2P function across Operations, AP, payments, T&E, systems support, and contract administration.
• Strengthen Purchasing Operations and align priorities with business needs.
• Develop and implement global P2P strategy, roadmaps, and operating model.
• Coach and develop managers, support delegation and succession planning.
• Establish SLAs and KPIs; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Own P2P governance, policies, and controls across regions; ensure SOX compliance.
• Serve as senior escalation point and resolve P2P issues and root causes.
• Lead P2P transformation projects with Technology and automation partners.

Skills

P2P leadership

ERP/Ariba/SAP

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP ERP

Job description

Contract of employment, hybrid working model from Cracow office – Fabryczna Office Park (3 days from office, 2 days from home)

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Head of Procure-to-Pay (P2P), to take ownership of Novocure’s global end-to-end P2P function, covering Purchasing Operations, Accounts Payable, payments, Travel & Expense, P2P systems support, and Contract Administration.

In this role, you will combine strategic direction with practical operational leadership, working closely with our teams in Cracow and stakeholders across regions. A key initial priority will be strengthening Purchasing Operations, helping the team manage changing business needs, establish clear priorities, and deliver reliable service.

You will work with existing managers to develop an effective global P2P operating model, strengthen governance and controls, and lead continuous improvement and technology-enabled change. This role calls for a leader who can engage confidently with senior stakeholders, develop managers, and work through detailed process or system issues with the team when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the global end-to-end P2P function, ensuring consistent, timely, and controlled service delivery across Purchasing Operations, Accounts Payable, payments, Travel & Expense, P2P systems support, and Contract Administration.
• Strengthen Purchasing Operations, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities, and ways of working that support changing business requirements and timely resolution of issues.
• Develop and implement the global P2P strategy, service roadmap, and operating model, reviewing team structures and process ownership with existing managers and stakeholders to improve efficiency and coordination.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and team members, adapting your approach to their development needs and supporting effective delegation, succession planning, and accountability.
• Establish and monitor SLAs and KPIs, using performance data to identify service gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Own and maintain P2P governance, policies, procedures, work instructions, and controls, ensuring consistent application across regions and compliance with internal control, SOX, audit, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Act as the senior escalation point for P2P issues, working with teams and stakeholders to resolve problems and address root causes, including reviewing detailed processes and system transactions when required.
• Lead the business and functional aspects of P2P transformation initiatives, partnering with Technology teams on system implementations, migrations, enhancements, and automation, while preparing teams for change and maintaining operational continuity.
• Build strong partnerships with Sourcing, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Technology, aligning priorities, resolving cross-functional issues, and supporting effective purchasing and contract administration processes.
• Communicate performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership and governance forums, and serve as a key contact for internal and external P2P audits.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Strong leadership experience in P2P and/or Finance Operations within a multinational environment, including at least 8 years of people leadership experience and experience leading managers or supervisors.
• Strong practical understanding of end-to-end P2P, with particular depth in Purchasing Operations and a sound understanding of Accounts Payable, payments, Travel & Expense, and related systems support.
• Strong experience using ERP and purchasing systems within P2P, such as SAP, SAP Ariba, or comparable platforms.
• Experience participating in a P2P system implementation, migration, or significant transformation as a business or functional leader, with responsibility for guiding a team through the change.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and implement governance, policies, procedures, controls, and performance measures in a controlled or audited environment.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with detailed operational problem-solving and translate improvement plans into practical results.
• Strong stakeholder management, presentation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, including confidence engaging with senior leadership across regions and cultures.
• A collaborative and decisive leadership style, with the ability to develop managers, set clear expectations, prioritise competing demands, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Fluency in English.

PREFERRED:

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or other business with physical products and purchasing requirements.
• Experience with contract administration, contract lifecycle management, or related legal and sourcing technology, such as Ariba CLM.
• Demonstrated success in global process standardisation, organisational improvement, automation, or GBS transformation.

ABOUT US:

Novocure is a company with a powerful mission, to extend the lives of people living with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Here your work will have a direct impact on patients and those who care about them. Join a team of passionate, collaborative people who support each other, challenge one another, and innovate together. Here, you'll connect, grow, and make a real difference. We're a company with the drive of a startup and the strength that comes with 25 years of success.

Novocure operates at a rare crossroad, where advanced medical technology converges with cutting-edge biotechnology. We are the only company to develop and commercialize Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), a proprietary, groundbreaking therapy designed to disrupt cancer cell division. With us you will find a unique combination of laboratory research alongside engineering development of advanced technologies. This fusion of disciplines positions us as true pioneers in oncology innovation, leading a new frontier in the treatment of aggressive cancers.

– innovation

– focus

– drive

– courage

– trust

COMPENSATION:

The annual base salary ranges from 288 000 PLN to 360 000 PLN gross yearly.*

This pay range is the range of base pay compensation within which Novocure expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and skills demonstrated.

BENEFITS:

• Life Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Private Medical Care
• ...and more!

NOVOFLEX – our trust-based hybrid work philosophy

We offer a flexible, trust-based hybrid working model for our office-based roles. Employees are asked to be in the office an average of three days per week, with the flexibility to choose which days work best for them. We understand that life is not always predictable, so if you need to adjust your schedule, such as leaving early, starting late, or working fewer days occasionally, we trust you to balance your time in a way that works for both you and Novocure.