Account Payable Vendor Master Assistant Manager

The Clorox Company; United States; Hybrid; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) program

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking an experienced AP Vendor Master Assistant Manager to lead our Vendor Master function supporting U.S. and Canada operations. You will oversee onboarding, data governance, controls, and continuous improvement across the P2P process.

You will coach a high-performing team, ensure data accuracy and payment integrity, and partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Tax, Compliance, and Internal Audit to drive risk mitigation and process automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Vendor Master Data Management, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Shared Services, or related functions.
• Minimum 4 years of people leadership experience, including coaching, talent development, and performance management.
• Experience working in Shared Services or Global Business Services environments supporting U.S. and/or Canadian operations.
• Strong expertise in Vendor Master Data Governance, supplier onboarding, compliance, internal controls, supplier risk management, and fraud prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a Vendor Master team, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee supplier onboarding and maintenance activities, ensuring timely and accurate vendor record management.
• Maintain governance and control standards for vendor master data, including banking information, tax details, legal entity data, and supplier classifications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, internal controls, and fraud-prevention standards.
• Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Tax, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams to support business objectives and mitigate risk.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system optimization projects across the P2P process.
• Analyze operational trends, resolve escalations, and provide insights and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle

SAP Ariba

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

We are seeking an experienced AP Vendor Master Assistant Manager to lead our Vendor Master function supporting U.S. and Canada operations. In this role, you will oversee supplier onboarding, vendor master data governance, compliance controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.

You will lead a high-performing team, ensure data accuracy and payment integrity, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive operational excellence and risk mitigation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a Vendor Master team, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee supplier onboarding and maintenance activities, ensuring timely and accurate vendor record management.
• Maintain governance and control standards for vendor master data, including banking information, tax details, legal entity data, and supplier classifications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, internal controls, and fraud-prevention standards.
• Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Tax, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams to support business objectives and mitigate risk.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system optimization projects across the P2P process.
• Analyze operational trends, resolve escalations, and provide insights and recommendations to leadership.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Vendor Master Data Management, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Shared Services, or related functions.
• Minimum 4 years of people leadership experience, including coaching, talent development, and performance management.
• Experience working in Shared Services or Global Business Services environments supporting U.S. and/or Canadian operations.
• Strong expertise in Vendor Master Data Governance, supplier onboarding, compliance, internal controls, supplier risk management, and fraud prevention practices.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Experience with SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) and supplier onboarding tools is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Proven ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and make sound business decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and leadership levels.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, transformation, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset and a strong customer service focus.

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location