Manager, Supplier Shared Services

Ocean Spray; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete insurance package on Day-1

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Tuition/Education assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking a Manager of Supplier Shared Services to lead the day‑to‑day operations of Accounts Payable, Employee Expenses, and Source‑to‑Pay, including a fully offshore Shared Services team. You will partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Accounting to drive efficiency and strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, automation, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on service delivery, performance metrics, and working capital optimization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Financial Shared Services, Accounts Payable, Source‑to‑Pay, or Procure‑to‑Pay functions.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end S2P processes and internal controls.
• Experience in KPIs, SLAs, and working capital performance metrics.
• Ability to drive process improvement, automation, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fully offshore Financial Shared Services team and ensure service levels and performance objectives are met.
• Oversee end‑to‑end accounts payable operations, invoice processing, payments, and supplier inquiries.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, Tax, and Control teams to ensure seamless S2P execution.
• Establish internal controls, policies, and procedures across disbursement and employee expenses.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs, cycle times, and aging to drive continuous improvement.
• Support month‑end/quarter‑end close and provide periodic payable insights to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance & controls

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba

Ivalua

Readsoft

Travel Bank

Sovos

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Manager, Supplier Shared Services! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer‑owned co‑op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. The Manager, Supplier Shared Services, is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operations of the Supplier Shared Services function, with primary responsibility for Accounts Payable, Employee Expenses, and Source‑to‑Pay processes. This role oversees a fully offshore Shared Services team operating within a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) model and is accountable for delivering efficient, compliant, and high‑quality financial operations that support business objectives. This role reports to the Sr Manager, Shared Services alongside the Manager, Customer Shared Services within the Controller’s organization. As a strategic partner to Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, and business stakeholders, this position ensures the timely processing of invoices, payments, and T&E reimbursements, strong internal controls, and exceptional service delivery. The role is responsible for driving continuous improvement, standardization, automation, and operational excellence initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and support working capital objectives. The Manager, Supplier Shared Services establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), and operational metrics while fostering a supplier‑focused culture and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

A Day in the Life...

• Lead, develop, and manage a fully offshore Financial Shared Services team, ensuring service levels, performance metrics and operational objectives are achieved.
• Oversee end‑to‑end accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, supplier inquiries, and exception management.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Internal Controls, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of Source‑to‑Pay processes.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures across disbursement, and employee expense processes.
• Monitor and manage service delivery performance through KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics, including invoice cycle time, payment timeliness, match exception rates, aged invoices, and first‑pass resolution rates.
• Lead the resolution of complex vendor, payment, and stakeholder issues while ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, simplification, and operational efficiency.
• Support working capital objectives through close partnership with Treasury and Procurement, optimizing payment strategies while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Oversee employee expense reimbursement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely processing of submissions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to supplier payments, tax reporting, and unclaimed property.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely completion of accounting requirements, including variance analysis.
• Prepare and communicate periodic reporting and insights to business leaders regarding payable trends, cash flow impacts, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support audit activities by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and maintaining a strong internal control environment.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, and business teams to implement system enhancements and process improvements across the Source‑to‑Pay landscape.
• Ensure service delivery models and operating procedures scale effectively to support organizational growth and evolving business requirements.

What We Are Looking For:

• Required Proven experience leading Financial Shared Services, Accounts Payable, Source‑to‑Pay, or Procure‑to‑Pay functions.
• Comprehensive understanding of end‑to‑end Source‑to‑Pay processes, including invoice processing, payment execution, employee expenses, and controls.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, risk management principles, and governance within the Accounts Payable process.
• Experience in establishing, monitoring, and reporting operational KPIs, SLAs, or working capital performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability driving process improvement, standardization, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and influence stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Treasury, Tax, Internal Controls, and business leadership teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proven ability to manage and analyze large volumes of data.
• Experience with ERP systems including SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams in a dynamic, evolving, and continuously improving environment.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented leader with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies, processes, and business requirements.
• Preferred Experience supporting large‑scale global Shared Services or business process outsourcing (BPO) organizations including management of offshore or global service delivery teams.
• Knowledge of Ariba, Ivalua, Readsoft, Travel Bank, Sovos, or similar platforms.
• Experience with workflow automation, AI, or other digital transformation tools.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CTP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent.

Education:

• Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Salary:

Annual Salary: $87,400 - $109,300

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower‑owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower‑owners. Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower‑owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand. Today, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life.