Global Process Owner (GPO) Purchase to Pay (P2P)
Iris Software, La Grange Park, IL, United States
Job Title: Global Process Owner (GPO) Purchase to Pay (P2P)
Role Overview
The Global Process Owner (GPO) for Purchase to Pay (P2P) is responsible for defining, standardizing, and continuously improving the end-to-end P2P process across the organization. This role ensures global alignment, operational efficiency, compliance, and optimal use of systems and resources, while driving strategic transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Process Ownership & Strategy
Own the global end-to-end Purchase to Pay process, including requisitioning, purchasing, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payments.
Define and maintain the global P2P process model, standards, policies, and governance framework.
Drive process harmonization across regions, business units, and shared services.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cycle times.
Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives (e.g., e-invoicing, OCR, RPA).
Establish and track KPIs and SLAs, ensuring continuous performance improvement.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, IT, Accounts Payable, and external vendors.
Act as the primary escalation point for P2P-related issues and risks.
Influence senior stakeholders to drive adoption of global standards and changes.
Systems & Technology
Partner with IT to optimize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and P2P tools.
Ensure system configurations align with global process standards.
Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
Maintain strong controls over financial transactions and supplier payments.
Support internal and external audits related to P2P processes.
Data & Performance Management
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as invoice cycle time, first-pass yield, and cost per invoice.
Leverage data analytics to drive insights and decision-making.
Report performance to senior leadership and recommend improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
812+ years of experience in P2P, Accounts Payable, Procurement, or Finance Operations.
Proven experience in global process ownership, transformation, or shared services environments.
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and P2P technologies.
Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and influencing skills across global teams.
Ability to manage change and drive adoption in complex organizations.
Success Metrics
Reduction in invoice processing cycle time and cost per transaction.
Increased automation and touchless processing rates.
Improved compliance and audit outcomes.
Enhanced supplier satisfaction and on-time payment performance.
Standardization and adoption of global P2P processes.
Working Conditions
- May require collaboration across multiple time zones.
- Occasional travel depending on organizational needs.
Location:
Westchester IL
Role Overview
The Global Process Owner (GPO) for Purchase to Pay (P2P) is responsible for defining, standardizing, and continuously improving the end-to-end P2P process across the organization. This role ensures global alignment, operational efficiency, compliance, and optimal use of systems and resources, while driving strategic transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Process Ownership & Strategy
Own the global end-to-end Purchase to Pay process, including requisitioning, purchasing, goods receipt, invoice processing, and payments.
Define and maintain the global P2P process model, standards, policies, and governance framework.
Drive process harmonization across regions, business units, and shared services.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cycle times.
Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives (e.g., e-invoicing, OCR, RPA).
Establish and track KPIs and SLAs, ensuring continuous performance improvement.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, IT, Accounts Payable, and external vendors.
Act as the primary escalation point for P2P-related issues and risks.
Influence senior stakeholders to drive adoption of global standards and changes.
Systems & Technology
Partner with IT to optimize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and P2P tools.
Ensure system configurations align with global process standards.
Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
Maintain strong controls over financial transactions and supplier payments.
Support internal and external audits related to P2P processes.
Data & Performance Management
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as invoice cycle time, first-pass yield, and cost per invoice.
Leverage data analytics to drive insights and decision-making.
Report performance to senior leadership and recommend improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
812+ years of experience in P2P, Accounts Payable, Procurement, or Finance Operations.
Proven experience in global process ownership, transformation, or shared services environments.
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and P2P technologies.
Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and influencing skills across global teams.
Ability to manage change and drive adoption in complex organizations.
Success Metrics
Reduction in invoice processing cycle time and cost per transaction.
Increased automation and touchless processing rates.
Improved compliance and audit outcomes.
Enhanced supplier satisfaction and on-time payment performance.
Standardization and adoption of global P2P processes.
Working Conditions
- May require collaboration across multiple time zones.
- Occasional travel depending on organizational needs.
Location:
Westchester IL