PROCURE-TO-PAY (P2P) GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Job SummaryThe Procure-to-Pay Transformation Program Manager is responsible for driving the global implementation, governance and improvement of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes across the organization. He/she must collaborate with functional departments (Procurement, Finance,IT) and the business on global, regional and country level to roll-out standard Procure-to-Pay processes & a platform. And he/she is responsible to drive continuous process improvement, ensuring all internal and external regulations are met, while capable of delivering excellent value to the business in line with agreed operating targets. Job ResponsibilitiesManage the global implementation of standardized best in class Procure-to-Pay processes with an enabling technology platformLead the global roll-out program (end-2-end) for the standard Procure-to-Pay platform solutionEnable change and adoption of new processes and compliance to new standards Ensure constant alignment with the wider IT application landscape (like SAP) and IT stakeholders Act as expert and focal point for the development and enhancement of the Procure-to-Pay platform solution and provide support to super-users / stakeholders in the countriesGuide the Procure-2-Pay operational team in the Swissport Business Services Organization on process execution and excellenceSafeguard alignment with initiatives in Vendor Risk Management, Sourcing and Contract Management driven by the Strategic Procurement team to achieve common objectives Design and implement end-to-end process performance indicators and drive regular performance reviews to identify & prioritize optimization potentialsIdentify, plan & implement process optimization and continuous improvement initiativesTranslate process change requirements & improvements into IT requirementsSupport the creation or change of policies, guidelines, procedures and work instructionsCollaborate with different departments from Procurement, Finance, IT and the business to ensure objectives are achieved Qualifications and Competencies University Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Procurement / Supply Chain Management or related fieldDeep understanding of Procure-to-Pay processesExperience in successfully leading and managing projects Experience of working with and/or rolling out a Procure-to-Pay solution (with preference of Zycus or similar vendors) Experience in BPO/Shared ServicesExperience in process ownership, operational excellence and external compliance requirements for Procure-to-PayExperience with SAP is a plus Strong conceptual and analytical skills in the optimization of processes Excellent learning agility and speed, constantly challenging status-quo and looking for best in class solutions/innovationsDemonstrable ability to work with key stakeholders in multiple countries and at various levels to get buy-in and commitmentHands-on person with drive, persistence and can-do-attitude working with limited resourcesExcellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate position with clarity at all levels of a complex organizationHigh energy, high motivation High proficiency in spoken and written English as the corporate languageEqual Employment Opportunity StatementSwissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available, and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.About UsIn 2021, Swissport International AG provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 97 million airline passengers (pre-COVID 2019: 265 million) and handled roughly 5.1 million tons of air freight (2019: 4.6 million) at over 120 air cargo centres worldwide. Several of its warehouses have been certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA’s CEIV Pharma and by the British MHRA. The world's leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, with currently around 48,000 employees, was active at 287 airports in 45 countries on six continents as of 14 July 2022.