Sr Analyst, Procure to Pay

Overview

You will own and drive Procurement Operations activities related to the buying process at PayPal, with particular focus on SAP Ariba Contract Compliance, acting as the subject matter expert and go-to resource.

What you'll do

• Oversee the end-to-end process for third-party onboarding, including sourcing activities, supplier registration, risk assessments, purchase orders, invoicing, and contract compliance.
• Act as a primary point of contact for business managers and third parties, providing expert guidance, answering questions, and advising on onboarding, risk assessment, and payment activities.
• Develop comprehensive training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), deliver ongoing training, and facilitate change management to enhance process awareness and understanding.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely onboarding of third-party vendors and integrate risk activities into the procure-to-pay process.
• Lead the execution of risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and reassessments of third parties.
• Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements throughout the third-party lifecycle.
• Identify and address issues impacting the third-party management program, providing effective remediation.
• Innovate and improve business processes, user experience, and systems involved in the third-party lifecycle.
• Analyze data to assess inventory health, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Lead and mentor team members, fostering creativity and providing direction with a high degree of latitude.

What you'll need

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP Ariba required, including Contract Compliance configuration.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), including advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• Minimum 4-6 years of work experience with Ariba modules, including demonstrated ownership of Contract Compliance or comparable processes.
• Advanced understanding of procurement and contracting processes, with the ability to interpret contract terms and apply judgment to nonstandard situations.
• Proven track record independently identifying, building the case for, and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Deep background in the field of procure to pay, purchasing, contracts and/or compliance, with exposure to cross-functional or global operating environments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders and mentoring more junior team members.
• 8+ years of experience, with 4+ years in procurement / procurement operations.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days at your choice of PayPal office or home workspace (for the majority of employees).
• Travel: 0%.
• Subsidiary: PayPal.