Director - GES PSC - Invoice to Pay

Title:
(Associate) Director – GES PSC - Invoice to Pay
Location: Hyderabad
As
(Associate) Director Procurement & Supply Chain - Invoice to Pay
, lead a high-impact team driving excellence in global Invoice-to-Pay operations. You'll spearhead transformation, ensure operational efficiency, and cultivate a high-performing culture across diverse regions. This is your chance to make a significant mark in optimizing our Procurement & Supply Chain processes.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume Invoice-to-Pay operations, including payment proposals, runs, invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, and audits, for multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, North America).
• Drive strategic project leadership and transformation initiatives within GES-PSC, ensuring exceptional delivery and operational improvements.
• Accountable for achieving KPIs and SLAs in Invoice Processing and Payment Operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Partner with optimization teams to enhance process efficiency and scalability, overseeing the development and deployment of automated solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, central, and regional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and deliver a best-in-class experience for all stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership, foster a high-performance culture, drive team engagement, development, and succession planning through coaching and mentoring.

We Offer

• A complex and dynamic environment managing over 600,000 invoices annually across 200+ entities, offering significant scope for impact.
• Opportunities to lead large-scale transformation projects, driving automation and integrating Accounts Payable activities globally.
• A collaborative culture that values strong partnerships with senior leadership, regional teams, and cross-functional departments.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and best practices across the team.
• An environment that supports your growth through leadership development, capability building, and fostering a future-ready workforce.
• The chance to influence financial operations, risk management, and compliance across our global enterprise.

You bring

• A Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Commerce, Management, or Economics.
• At least 10 years of experience in Procurement Operations or Shared Service Operations, with in-depth knowledge of AP operations.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP AR/SD FICO or other ERP systems and strong experience in P2P process solution design and implementation.
• Proven project management skills and a track record of driving high-impact initiatives and strategic change management.
• Exceptional strategic leadership, strong communication skills, financial acumen, and expertise in procurement technology, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to drive team engagement, development, and foster a culture of high performance and accountability.

About Dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we
go beyond, together.
Our Application Process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-).

For further information, please contact Ravi Kumar dasari, Talent Acquisition Business Partner )

Inclusion, Belonging And Equal Opportunity Statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help – just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement
We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.