Role Overview

The P2P Process Analyst will lead and optimise the end?to?end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring seamless execution from purchase request through to payment. This role focuses on driving efficiency, compliance, and process excellence through digital procurement tools, SAP technologies, automation, and data-driven insights.
You will act as a P2P Process Champion, embedding best practices, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing the organisation's procurement capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Ownership

• Manage and optimise the full P2P lifecycle, including PO creation, goods receipt, and invoicing.
• Configure and support Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) for automated invoice capture, matching, exception handling, and approval workflows.
• Develop and maintain P2P reporting and dashboards for cross-functional use.

Process Excellence

• Design and implement efficient, scalable P2P processes aligned to business and compliance requirements.
• Document and communicate process changes across the organisation.
• Monitor and review service levels, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement.

Automation & Technology Enablement

• Identify opportunities to enhance speed and scalability through automation, workflow optimisation, and analytics.
• Drive best practices in straight-through processing, touchless invoicing, and supplier self-service.
• Track metrics such as cycle time, invoice automation rates, and exception rates.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies, audit standards, and internal controls.
• Produce and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Stay up to date on P2P and procurement technology trends, recommending innovations.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• 5+ years' experience in Procure-to-Pay, procurement operations, or procurement systems.
• Hands?on experience with:
  • SAP S/4HANA (P2P related modules)
  • VIM (Vendor Invoice Management)
  • Invoice automation tools
• Experience running or supporting eAuctions and digital sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of procurement, accounts payable, and financial controls.

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