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Job Purpose

Global Process Champion is responsible for the process design (level 1-4) including IM alignment for systems, standard operating procedures, training, and closure of deviations to standards.

Useful metrics: 6 main ERPs

1 Purchasing suite

1 central finance (CFIN) for payment

1 Vendor Invoice Management solution

400k Purchase Orders

3mil supplier invoices (3rd party and intercompany)

Key Accountabilities Develop standard operating procedures in the P2P area

Contact training in the P2P area

Run fit-gap analysis and maintain deviation logs

Deliver the level of process standardization in P2P

Contribute on delivering policies in the area of P2P

Participate in system changes and secure that process design is delivering as planned

Drive agreed transitions

Promote agile ways of working





Drive automations and AI mindset Experience Degree/Bachelor in Economics/ Business Administration/Accounting

8+ years and 2+ in P2P process operations and/or process design, Shared Services

Specialized knowledge of P2P financial discipline, strategy and policies

Excellent technical knowledge in SAP & Coupa

Excellent understanding of P2P process design, ERP systems and controls, including transactional accounting processes

Knowledge of P2P process design methodologies

P2P Process redesign/modelling experience

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Able to think and work conceptually, while taking into account the details and impact of the processes on Operations

Able to work together with other Functions/Towers; has a good understanding of interfaces between own function and others in the end to end processes

Proficient in English language

Ability to prioritize and sensitive to deadlines

Sensitive to a diverse and multi-cultural environment

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment.

For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 55218

📌 Process Manager -I (Pune)
🏢 AkzoNobel
📍 Pune