Specialist, Procure To Pay

  About This RoleCommunicate and drive the successful completion of the supplier onboarding experience with suppliers and internal clients. Identify, gather requirements and implement process standardization globally for supplier onboarding and maintenance that includes third party risk management. Manage projects to drive process improvements via automation and elimination of manual efforts. Use problem solving and data analysis to detect, monitor and improve AP procedures and systems.Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities· Daily resolution and response to problems or inquiries made from associates and suppliers regarding supplier onboarding, invoicing and payments.· Updates and notifies associates and suppliers on process status to drive an accurate, timely and positive procurement experience· Project manage complex initiatives and system enhancements/replacements including testing· Perform audit of active suppliers to ensure no duplicate suppliers and data/documentation on supplier profiles are up to date· Identify and implement key metrics on supplier process to improve manual efforts· Perform/provide reporting and detailed analyses for detection of compliance/audit issues and other supplier analysis to ensure P2P services are operating in an optimal manner· Work in close alignment with internal audit to identify and investigate fraud and policy non-compliance · Work with Legal and Risk teams to mitigate risk through education and communication on the third party risk management and KYS (Know Your Supplier) process.Internal and External Relationships/Interactions· Internal:  HR, Conferences, Sourcing, Research, Consulting, Legal  External: All suppliersEducation/Certifications· Bachelor's Degree, Accounting or Finance or CPP designation past or currentProfessional Experience· 3+ years AP/Supplier management/business experience · Customer Service a plus· Must be willing to work US TimeTechnical/Professional Skills & Competencies· Ability to communicate with a diverse audience (internally and externally) at various levels and all countries and cultures within the organization with effective listening · Ability to understand, document and articulate AP policies and procedures· Self-motivated and proactive in identifying areas of improvement for processes with little or no direction from management· Strong project management and change agent experience· Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Excellent oral and written communication skills · Work collaboratively with global partners to address areas of opportunity and perform root cause analysis to resolve using problem solving skills· Excellent organization & time management skills being flexible to changing demands of the organization