Head of Global Procure to Pay (P2P)

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For more information, visit  informatechtarget.com  and follow us on  LinkedIn This role is based in our Newton, MA office. Job Overview   We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Global Procure to Pay (P2) / Accounts Payable (AP) to lead and manage the global AP function following a recent business merger. This role will oversee end-to-end procure-to-pay process and vendor payables for our entities across the US, EMEA, and APAC regions. The Global Team Lead / Manager will lead a geographically dispersed team, ensuring the right skills and resources are in place, driving process improvements, and implementing new systems and ways of working to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Global Shared Services and Transformation and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective P2P operations,  resolving escalated queries, and supporting the organization’s transformation initiatives, whilst maintaining strong vendor relationships. Key Responsibilities   Global AP Management Oversee the global accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor payables across US, EMEA, and APAC entities.  Manage vendor invoice intake, approval workflows, validation, coding, and processing  Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while optimizing cash flow  Monitor and manage payment terms, early payment discounts, and vendor payment schedules  Manage all aspects of employee expense reimbursement processes  Manage a team of AP professionals based in the US and overseas, ensuring the right skills, resources, and locations are aligned with business needs.  Vendor & Supplier Management   Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers  Manage vendor onboarding, setup, and master data maintenance  Negotiate payment terms and resolve vendor disputes  Oversee vendor communication regarding payment inquiries and issues, ensuring prompt and appropriate responses to queries  Maintain vendor compliance with company policies and contractual obligations  Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier consolidation efforts  Escalation Management: Resolve escalated vendor and payment queries in a timely and professional manner, ensuring high levels of customer and vendor satisfaction.  Compliance & Controls   Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements across all regions Maintain SOX compliance for P2P processes and internal controls  Implement and monitor segregation of duties and approval hierarchies  Manage audit requirements and support internal/external audits  Ensure tax compliance including 1099 reporting and VAT/GST requirements  Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions  Monitor and prevent duplicate payments and fraud risks  Process Improvement & Automation   Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies within the AP function to streamline operations and reduce costs.  Drive standardization of AP processes across regions, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.  Drive automation initiatives including e-invoicing, workflow automation, and touchless processing  Develop and document standard operating procedures and best practices  Implement key performance indicators and metrics to monitor P2P performance  System Implementation:   Lead the implementation of new systems and tools to enhance AP processes, including automation and digital transformation initiatives.  Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to ensure successful system integration and adoption.  Champion digital transformation initiatives within the P2P function  Team Leadership & Development   Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to the global AP team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.  Monitor team performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.  Manage workload distribution and resource allocation  Provide training on P2P systems, policies, and procedures  Reporting &