Senior Procure – to – Pay (P2P) Manager

  

• Own and optimize the full procure-to-pay lifecycle: requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoice processing, matching/approvals, and payment execution.
• Standardize policies and procedures to ensure consistent adoption across locations/business units.
• Establish clear service levels and performance expectations for P2P operations, monitor adherence and drive improvements.
• Lead daily AP operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, resolution of exceptions, and vendor support.
• Drive the transition from manual payments (checks/wires) to electronic methods (ACH/virtual card) through vendor enablement, outreach, and internal alignment.
• Ensure strong internal controls across purchasing, invoice approvals, segregation of duties, and payment processing.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance with company policies, retention requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing reconciliations, process narratives, evidence, and remediation plans as needed.
• Serve as P2P process owner for ERP functionality and enhancements; translate business needs into system requirements.
• Lead or support implementations and optimizations of AP automation tools (e.g., invoice capture/OCR/workflow), e-invoicing, and vendor portals.
• Improve exception handling and reduce rework through better master data, PO accuracy, and workflow design.
• Collaborate with Procurement and operational buyers to improve purchasing discipline, PO compliance, receiving practices, and supplier performance.
• Partner with business leaders to resolve recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions through training and change management.
• Provide clear communication and reporting to leadership on risks, trends, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and report key metrics (KPIs) such as invoice cycle time, cost per invoice, PO compliance, match rates, exception volumes, and payment method mix.
• Identify root causes and work alongside our continuous improvement team to achieve initiatives using structured problem-solving.
• Build business cases and ROI for automation, policy changes, and operational improvements.
• Manage and develop the P2P/AP team through coaching, goal setting, training, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Procure-to-Pay or Accounts Payable roles
• 2+ years of leadership experience (formal people management or strong team lead responsibilities).
• Demonstrated experience improving P2P processes, driving standardization, and implementing controls.
• Strong understanding of AP best practices: 2-/3-way match, PO compliance, vendor management, and payment controls.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and reporting (Microsoft Dynamics).
• Experience with AP automation tools (invoice capture/OCR/workflow), vendor portals, and electronic payment enablement.
• Experience partnering with Procurement and operational teams in a distributed environment.
• Experience in a multi-location, high-volume invoice environment.
• Continuous improvement experience.

Listing is current as of Apr 18, 2026 04:00 AM