Sr Analyst, Procure to Pay

Overview

Own and drive Procurement Operations activities related to the buying process, with a particular focus on SAP Ariba Contract Compliance, acting as the subject matter expert and go-to resource for Contract Compliance.

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, including Contract Compliance configuration.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), including advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• 8+ years of experience, with 4+ years in procurement / procurement operations.
• 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 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.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Work mode: hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at the employee's choice of the PayPal office or home workspace.
• Travel: 0%.