About this role
Managing end-to-end Procure-to-Pay execution across global corporate entities and subsidiaries forms the core of daily operations for this role. Operating from the Bangalore office on a hybrid schedule, the incoming professional oversees purchase requisition creation, purchase order issuance, contract lifecycle follow-up, and vendor management while coordinating closely with legal, security, strategic finance, strategic sourcing, accounting, and business teams. This position exists to maintain high standards of compliance, documentation, and audit readiness while driving efficiency and control across the procurement lifecycle.
Candidates who thrive in this environment possess strong process discipline, stakeholder management skills, and a rigorous attention to detail. The person selected will act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, ensuring adherence to the spend approval matrix and global procurement policies while identifying opportunities for cost savings and process automation.
What you will do
- Support the purchase requisitions to purchase order process by reviewing supporting documents, assisting with vendor onboarding, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure compliance with the global procurement policy, controls, and guidelines while executing daily procurement responsibilities.
- Review and validate purchase requisitions for completeness and proper general ledger or cost center coding per the spend approval matrix.
- Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders, issue them to vendors, and track acknowledgments, amendments, and delivery timelines.
- Partner with legal and security teams to review contract thresholds, mandatory clauses, and redlines while ensuring vendor risk assessments are completed.
- Manage vendor onboarding and validation documentation including tax forms, banking verification, and certificates to maintain accurate master data.
- Track upcoming renewals, engage business stakeholders before contract expiry, and support period-end close activities and audit requirements.
- Generate and interpret dashboards for open requisitions, invoice reconciliation aging, and exception tracking using available models.
What you need
- Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay systems and procurement processes.
- Bring 6+ years of progressive experience in procurement and operations, preferably within dynamic and high-growth environments.
- Maintain high attention to detail with a focus on ensuring accuracy and compliance in all procurement processes.
- Possess experience administering Procure-to-Pay platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, ZIP, or Ramp.
- Show experience in developing, documenting, and implementing standard operating procedures for procurement processes alongside advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related reporting tools.
- Demonstrate experience successfully driving or supporting process improvements, workflow automation, and system implementations.
- Exhibit excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
Nice to have
- Experience with vendor master data management, contract management, or procurement compliance.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work location and remote policy for this role?
This role is hybrid and requires working 4 days a week in the Bangalore office.
How is compensation determined for this position?
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.
What tools and platforms are used in this role?
The position involves administering Procure-to-Pay platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud, ZIP, and Ramp, alongside advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
What does the interview process involve regarding AI?
As part of the interview process, candidates complete a brief AI-focused exercise or discussion to understand how they think about, design, and use AI to drive impact in their role.