The A/P GPO will be responsible for the global A/P strategy and internal control design. This role will partner closely with our global Service Delivery Team who is responsible for A/P processing. This role will work closely with vendors to identify process improvements, including new technology.

• Own the global A/P strategy
• Utilize data and analytics to assess AP performance and make data-driven decisions
• Implement, review and enhance AP controls to ensure the organization has a best-in-class control environment
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the AP process
• Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Partner to drive our corporate card strategy
• Responsible for performance against key metrics and KPIs
• Partner with the Service Delivery team in Mumbai on service execution and process improvements
• Serve as escalation point for issues
• Partner with IT and the Business on strategy and capability development
• Ensure strong customer service to our vendors and internal employees
• Partner with Sourcing and Vendor Master on strategic initiatives to enable transformation, growth and efficiency in the P2P process
• Provide guidance and development to the AP team
• Assist with annual audit
• Manage an annual budget
• Work on projects, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 7+ years of experience in A/P for a large, global company
• Strong process orientation and expertise
• Financial Acumen / Control Mindset
• Service Orientation Mindset
• Ability to interact, communicate, and positively influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• People management experience
• Ability to lead change, work cross-functionally and learn quickly
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Ability to take complex or detailed issues and understand, communicate, and act upon the main problem and resolution
• Self-managing, results oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Development Candidate To Receive In Role

• Service management mindset & capabilities
• Create and execute a strategy
• Stakeholder management
• Manage relationships with external vendors
• Experience leading and developing team members