Job Title: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Lead
Salary: 60,000
Location: South Manchester
Overview
A high-impact role responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, combining Accounts Payable leadership with process optimisation, reporting, and procurement improvement.
This is an opportunity for a process-driven P2P specialist to lead transformation, improve controls and visibility, and deliver measurable efficiency and commercial benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and optimise the full P2P lifecycle (requisition through to payment)
- Improve policies, controls, and PO compliance
- Lead and develop the Accounts Payable function
- Oversee invoice processing, payments, and supplier queries
- Enhance supplier onboarding and data governance
- Build reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards
- Identify efficiencies, automation opportunities, and cost savings
- Drive improved purchasing behaviours across the business
- Partner with finance, procurement, and operational teams
Key Metrics
- Invoice cycle times
- On-time payment rates
- PO compliance / non-PO spend
- GRNI accuracy and ageing
- Supplier onboarding timelines
- Query resolution times
- Automation and efficiency improvements
Candidate Profile
- Proven ownership of end-to-end P2P processes (beyond AP)
- Strong track record of delivering process improvements and automation
- Experience implementing reporting, KPIs, and controls
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive behavioural change
- Commercial mindset with procurement and cost-saving awareness
- Experience with ERP, P2P, or procurement systems
- Comfortable operating in evolving or low-maturity environments
