The Associate Director/Director – PO & P2P Management is a senior leadership role accountable for the end‑to‑end P2P lifecycle, from requisition and purchase order creation support invoice processing and supplier payment. This role drives process excellence, compliance, automation, and cost efficiency, while leading global or regional teams and partnering closely with Finance, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders.
The Associate Director/Director ensures scalable, compliant, and data‑driven P2P operations that support business growth and strategic sourcing objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Define and execute the global P2P strategy, aligning with procurement, finance, and corporate objectives
- Serve as subject‑matter expert for PO governance, P2P controls, and operating models
- Lead business transformation initiatives including system implementations, automation, and process re‑engineering
PO & P2P Operations:
- Oversee the entire PO lifecycle: requisition, approval, PO creation, change management, and closure
- Ensure efficient invoice intake, 2‑/3‑way matching, exception handling, and on‑time payments
- Standardize P2P processes across regions while managing local statutory and compliance requirements
- Define and enforce PO compliance, catalog usage, and buying channel controls
Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
- Partner with Procurement, Finance, AP, Business leaders, Treasury, and IT to ensure seamless end‑to‑end execution
- Act as escalation point for critical supplier issues and business disruptions
- Drive supplier enablement initiatives (Successful PO related initiative e‑invoicing, supplier portals, catalog adoption)
Governance, Risk & Compliance:
- Ensure SOX, audit, and internal control compliance across all P2P activities
- Own P2P policies, procedures, and approval matrices
- Lead internal and external audits related to PO, AP, and P2P processes
Data, Performance & Continuous Improvement:
- Establish and track KPIs and SLAs (e.g., PO compliance, invoice cycle time, first‑pass yield)
- Use analytics to identify cost savings, working capital improvements, and process inefficiencies
- Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
People Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing P2P and PO management teams
- Build future‑ready capabilities across operations, analytics, and digital skills
- Drive a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or a related field.
Experience:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Procure‑to‑Pay, Accounts Payable, or Procurement Operations
- Proven experience leading global or regional P2P teams
- Strong background in ERP systems
- Demonstrated success in P2P transformation, automation, and shared services models
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Office-Based (Hybrid), at the discretion of the line manager.
Work Timings: 1 PM to 10 PM IST.
Overtime may be required.
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