Job Description: Purchase to Pay Operations

Introduction:

Partner and provider management supports the global (DC) Organization with the Purchase to Pay Process. Starting with the Purchase Request, we ensure all the necessary information and documentation to raise a Purchase Order is available. We drive the process to ensure all steps are executed smoothly and timely until the Purchase Order is sent out to our suppliers. Subsequently, we validate the invoices coming in and release them for payment. Additionally, we support the organization with the technical onboarding of external staff.

To be successful in delivering this service to the DC organization, we collaborate closely with all stakeholders within DC, Accounting, Procurement, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

· Prepare Purchase Order Requests together with the demand owner

· Ensure quality of data and required documentation

· Drive the Purchase Order Process, monitor progress, and act accordingly in case of need

· Keep track of Purchase Order Volume to ensure extensions are executed in time

· Pre- and post-validate vendor data for invoicing

· Validate invoices in close cooperation with the Demand Owner

· Support supplier creation in case of new suppliers

· Be the Single Point of Contact for the Demand Owner regarding their Purchase Order or respective invoicing

· Support the technical onboarding process for external staff

· Work with different geographies across various time zones to support Purchase Order and invoice activities

Skills and Qualifications:

· A bachelor's degree in commerce/accounting and finance, and a postgraduate degree in MBA in finance

· Basic knowledge of budget/forecast/actuals

· Strong communication skills, ability to work methodically, efficiently, and deliver under tight deadlines

· Integration of the customer's perspective when setting priorities and taking action

· Awareness of the needs of internal customers and other contractual partners

· Flexibility in working hours

· Experience with SAP (T-codes)

· Expert knowledge of English