Head P2p

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Head - P2P Procure to Pay Job Location Bangalore Job Grade 6 II About Syngene Syngene is an innovation-led contract research development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply At Syngene safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability including following safety guidelines procedures and SOPs in letter and spirit Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned Contributing to development of procedures practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company s integrity quality standards Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment health and safety EHS mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times Ensuring safety of self teams and lab plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment health and safety EHS requirements at all times in the workplace Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity health and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self Compliance to Syngene s quality standards at all times Core Purpose of the Role The Head of P2P will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process ensuring timely and accurate procurement invoice processing vendor payments and compliance with internal controls This leadership role will drive process optimization automation cost efficiencies and strong supplier relationships across the organization Role Accountabilities Drive standardization automation and digitization across the P2P lifecycle Establish strong controls to ensure compliance with policies internal audit requirements Oversee procurement operations PR to PO vendor master management invoice processing GRN matching and payment runs Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments in line with agreed SLAs Monitor AP aging vendor advance ageing and drive resolution of overdue or disputed items Collaborate with Procurement Finance IT and Business stakeholders to streamline operations Lead vendor helpdesk and query management processes to streamline operations Build and lead a high-performing team with clear KPIs and development plans Champion digital initiatives such as e-invoicing vendor portals self-service dashboards Present periodic performance updates to senior management with insights and action plans Syngene Values All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values Excellence Integrity Professionalism Accountabilities as a Syngene Leader Champion effective Environment Occupational Health Safety and Sustainability EHSS practices for the company and oversee compliance with those practices within Biologics business Play an active leadership role in monitoring and verifying safety performance through Gemba walks and other safety-led activities Foster a corporate culture that promotes an environment occupational health safety and sustainability EHSS mindset as well as the highest standards of quality integrity and compliance Put people at the heart of our success by providing clear active leadership defined by the Syngene leadership framework setting high standards of people management career planning and talent retention as a priority Specific requirements for this role Experience Chartered Accountant CA with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in the Procure-to-Pay P2P domain preferably in a large corporate OR Non-CA professionals MBA - Finance CMA with 15-20 years of relevant experience in P2P operations with a strong track record of process ownership team management and system implementation in high-volume environments Demonstrated Capability Successfully led P2P transformation projects or transitions including shared services set up ERP implementations or global process harmonization Demonstrated success in driving process reengineering automation e g OCR RPA e-invoicing and system integration to improve turnaround time and reduce manual effort Strong understanding and implementation of internal controls audit readiness and regulatory compliance Successfully managed and developed a team of 5-10 professionals driving performance through clear KPIs regular reviews fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement Education CA MBA Finance or relevant experience in particular domain Skills and Capabilities Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems Exposure to AP automation tools e g Ariba Strong leadership analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity EEO to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law In addition Syngene will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities