Company Description
A leading global commercial vehicle manufacturer specializing in trucks and buses, with a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is recognized for its engineering excellence, strong brand portfolio, and focus on delivering reliable and efficient transportation solutions at scale.
- Location Bangalore
- Industry Automotive
- Experience Range 12–15 Years
- Must-have Skills Data Analysis & Reporting, Process Improvement, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), SAP / Oracle ERP, SOX Compliance, stakeholder management, Vendor Management
Job Summary
The P2P (Procure-to-Pay) Process Owner is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end procure-to-pay operations across global automotive manufacturing and supply chain environments. The role focuses on procurement strategy, invoice processing, vendor management, compliance, and process transformation initiatives to drive operational efficiency and business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the complete P2P lifecycle including procurement, invoice management, and payment processing.
- Define and implement P2P policies, procedures, and operational controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and Manufacturing.
- Monitor and improve KPIs such as PO cycle time, invoice accuracy, payment timeliness, and vendor satisfaction.
- Lead automation and digitization initiatives including e-invoicing, supplier portals, and ERP enhancements.
- Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices.
- Manage supplier and vendor relationships while ensuring contractual compliance.
- Handle escalations related to procurement and payment issues.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and industry regulations.
- Support audit activities and mitigate operational risks related to suppliers and payments.
- Identify process gaps and drive Lean/Six Sigma-based improvements.
- Benchmark and implement industry best practices for P2P processes.
Required Skills & Experience
- 12–15 years of experience in P2P or procurement operations.
- Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and procurement tools.
- Experience working with global operations and vendor ecosystems.
- Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities.
- Knowledge of process optimization and automation initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
- Exposure to global procurement and supply chain transformation initiatives.
Other Requirements
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional global teams.
- Strong ownership and process governance capabilities.
