Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Lead

This Position reports to: Head of Procurement Process Excellence &DS

ABBs Robotics Division is a pioneer in robotics and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. Our intelligent robotics solutions support businesses well beyond traditional manufacturing, increasing productivity and flexibility in high-growth segments including healthcare, logistics, food and beverage, construction, and retail, including ecommerce.

The primary role of the P2P Process Lead is to oversee the invoice-to-pay (I2P) sub-process across the Robotics division and to design its future features. This role involves driving overall governance, leading and supporting the implementation and monitoring of related projects/initiatives, and coordinating the Robotics I2P sub-process performance in alignment with the Robotics P2P steering committee, Global Process Owners (GPOs), and Finance Accounting Operations (FAO).

The role will act as a liaison between various stakeholders within the Robotics business: procurement, finance, legal & integrity, information systems; and others, and will support Robotics in its transition to a standard, compliant and automated P2P Process.

This role sits within ABBs Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. Were entering an exciting new chapter as weve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, youll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of roboticsworking alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.Preferred location for this role is India.

Your responsibilities:

• Oversee and optimize the invoice-to-pay sub-process, integrating risk management and license to operate requirements
• Develop and maintain I2P related policies and procedures
• Represent Robotics I2P and collaborate with the P2P GPO organization and other functions to address I2P topics
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and enhanced efficiency
• Build the Robotics I2P internal network consisting of stakeholders in procurement, finance and other functions
• Monitor key I2P process performance and compliance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, report on findings to management, and follow-up with stakeholders to achieve targets.
• Act as a change agent within business by defining and delivering I2P change management initiatives across the company and by being a personal role model of the expected behaviors.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in I2P-related regulations, industry standards, and best practices, and ensure the company's processes are adjusted accordingly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounts payable, or P2P compliance role, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Bachelors or masters degree in finance, business administration, accounting or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of the P2P processes and working knowledge of technology enablers such as RPA, ai-enabled invoice processing, e-invoicing, and emerging payment technologies.
• Proficient in using SAP ERP system and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt or Black Belt certified or strong data analytics skills and solid track record of delivered results
• Knowledge of finance shared services operations
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment
• Solid project management skills: can lead projects/initiatives independently and execute to expected budget and deliverables
• Good at networking (finding the right people in the organization)
• Influencing skills: create appetite for simplifications and willingness to change
• Communication skills: present and report activities in a clear and effective way, sensitive to communication steps related to all levels of stakeholders
• Problem solving skills, systematic approach to a problem, root cause analysis, understanding consequences in a systemic manner
• Preferred: certification in finance or compliance.