Associate Director - GES PSC - Invoice To Pay

Job Description

Title: (Associate) Director - GES PSC - PO Management Location: Hyderabad Work Mode: Hybrid As (Associate) Director Procurement & Supply Chain - Invoice to Pay , lead a high-impact team driving excellence in global Invoice-to-Pay operations. Youll spearhead transformation, ensure operational efficiency, and cultivate a high-performing culture across diverse regions. This is your chance to make a significant mark in optimizing our Procurement & Supply Chain processes. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. Your key responsibilities Manage high-volume Invoice-to-Pay operations, including payment proposals, runs, invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, and audits, for multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, North America). Drive strategic project leadership and transformation initiatives within GES-PSC, ensuring exceptional delivery and operational improvements. Accountable for achieving KPIs and SLAs in Invoice Processing and Payment Operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Partner with optimization teams to enhance process efficiency and scalability, overseeing the development and deployment of automated solutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, central, and regional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and deliver a best-in-class experience for all stakeholders. Provide strategic leadership, foster a high-performance culture, drive team engagement, development, and succession planning through coaching and mentoring. We bring A complex and dynamic environment managing over 600,000 invoices annually across 200+ entities, offering significant scope for impact. Opportunities to lead large-scale transformation projects, driving automation and integrating Accounts Payable activities globally. A collaborative culture that values strong partnerships with senior leadership, regional teams, and cross-functional departments. A commitment to continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and best practices across the team. An environment that supports your growth through leadership development, capability building, and fostering a future-ready workforce. The chance to influence financial operations, risk management, and compliance across our global enterprise. You bring A Bachelors or master s degree in finance, Commerce, Management, or Economics. At least 10 years of experience in Procurement Operations or Shared Service Operations, with in-depth knowledge of AP operations. Extensive knowledge of SAP AR/SD FICO or other ERP systems and strong experience in P2P process solution design and implementation. Proven project management skills and a track record of driving high-impact initiatives and strategic change management. Exceptional strategic leadership, strong communication skills, financial acumen, and expertise in procurement technology, compliance, and risk mitigation. Strong people management skills, with the ability to drive team engagement, development, and foster a culture of high performance and accountability.