Procure to Pay (P2P) Manager

Job description

**About Ogury** [Ogury](https://ogury.com/) is a global adtech company powered by Persona Intelligence, its proprietary technology that enables brands and agencies to activate consistent persona-based strategies across channels and drive measurable brand outcomes. Founded in 2014, Ogury operates in 18 countries with over 400 employees worldwide. At Ogury, **our vision unites us all**. But we know that it takes people from all walks of life to come together and make it happen. We **embrace and celebrate what makes us different**, creating a unique and winning culture where everyone **feels safe**, has access to the **same opportunities**, and is excited about bringing their **most authentic self** to work. Everyday. Together we’re changing the face of adtech with values that inspire excellence, standards that encourage a leadership mindset, and an inclusive workplace where **Ogurians are engaged and know they belong**. **Working at Ogury** **At Ogury**, we pledge to provide all our team members with an **equitable voice** across our company and community. We understand that to have **Ogurians** who are **engaged, respected**, and who feel **proud** to belong, means creating a **safe space** where everyone feels comfortable bringing their most **authentic selves** to work. **Everyday.** ## **About the Role** The P2P Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. The P2P Manager will be responsible for centralizing the P2P processes and policies across the global organization into a compliant and efficient ecosystem that drives strategic value. The P2P Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance, driving processes and tool efficiencies, including the use of AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of P2P processes, excellent communication skills and the ability to leverage technology, AI and automation tools to drive process improvements. This role will also manage the team that will support this infrastructure as we continue to grow. ### Why you'll love this role - Thrill of managing and mentoring a centralised P2P team - Make this role your own by optimizing workflows, developing processes and driving efficiencies - Direct lines of communication with leadership across all business units of the business ### What you will be doing - Harmonize P2P operations in all Ogury countries and create & manage a cohesive team to run this ‘centre of excellence’ - Identify, implement, drive and monitor process improvements that balance control with ease and speed - P2P workflow review and re-design if necessary - Creating procurement guidelines & best practices across the Group (ie collecting vendor quotes and/or RFPs, negotiating contract & payment terms) - Regular review of policies and updates when needed - Group wide compliance of processes and procedures - Implement P2P reporting and KPIs - Report incidents of policy non-compliance and find areas for improvement - Management of all P2P tools in the toolstack (TravelPerk, Expensify, Yooz/Pivot) - Collaborate with all departments to ensure a smooth and effective operation of the P2P team - Support end users with processes and tools ### What you will bring to Ogury - Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related field - Minimum 5 years progressive experience in P2P/AP operations with at least 1-2 years in a management/leadership role - Excellent communication skills and ability to manage relationships with the finance team as well as external stakeholders - System savvy - experience in managing modern ERP and P2P tools as well as Excel and the use of AI in driving digital transformation - Proven track record of taking outdated or messy processes and turning them into sleek and automated workflows - Experience of working with global teams - Proficiency in English, both written and verbal