Asst. Manager - Procure To Pay

Job Title: Assistant Manager Procure to Pay (P2P) Experience: 4 6 Years Reporting to: Manager / Senior Manager Supply Chain Job Purpose: To manage end-to-end Procure to Pay (P2P) operations within the Supply Chain function, ensuring timely procurement, accurate documentation, compliance, and seamless coordination between internal teams and external vendors. Key Responsibilities: Procurement Operations: Handle procurement of direct materials as per business needs. Collaborate with planning, production, and category teams to align procurement with demand forecasts. Ensure timely release of purchase orders (POs) and maintain accurate PO records. Vendor Management: Onboard and manage suppliers, including documentation, SLAs, and performance monitoring. Resolve vendor issues related to deliveries, quality, invoicing, and payments. P2P Process Control: Monitor and streamline the end-to-end P2P process to ensure efficiency and compliance. Work closely with finance and accounts payable for timely processing of invoices and payments. Track and close open POs and pending invoices to ensure a clean payable ledger. System and Tools: Use ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/other) for P2P transactions and reporting. Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives within the P2P cycle. Reporting & Analytics: Generate regular reports on procurement status, vendor performance, GR/IR aging, etc. Provide actionable insights to leadership for cost-saving and process enhancement. Key Skills & Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or related field (MBA preferred). 4–6 years of experience in P2P or supply chain operations, preferably in a large/mid-size organization. Hands-on experience with ERP tools such as SAP (MM module), Oracle, or equivalent. Strong understanding of procurement principles, inventory management, and payment processes. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.