Global Process Manager - Purchase to Pay

SoftwareOne is redefining how companies build, buy and manage everything in the cloud. By helping clients to migrate and modernise their workloads and applications – and in parallel, to navigate and optimise the resulting software and cloud changes – SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology.

The company’s 9,000+ employees are driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with sales and delivery capabilities in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON. Visit us at https://www.softwareone.com/en

The role

We are looking for someone who will drive operational excellence by standardizing and automating business processes on global scale by transforming them into comprehensive end-to-end processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects for core processes or processes with a high complexity and a interdisciplinary team
• Evaluating existing business processes in the area of Purchase to Pay.
• Analysing processes for delays, obstructions, and weaknesses and identify areas for standardization.
• Coordinating business process improvement strategies with internal stakeholders.
• Overseeing all aspects related to the implementation stages of business process improvement initiatives.
• Performing ongoing analyses on business processes related to productivity, process adoption, quality, and performance.
• Analysing and monitoring implemented changes to business processes and adjusting as needed.

What we need to see from you

• The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in business management, project management, or related fields, with a Master's degree in business administration considered advantageous. Additionally, holding a Six Sigma green belt or lean management certificate would be beneficial.
• They should have a minimum of three years' experience as a business process manager specifically in Purchase to Pay (P2P), demonstrating the ability to work independently and provide guidance in complex situations. Leadership experience in leading functional teams or projects is desirable.
• The candidate should showcase expertise in the Purchase to Pay domain, along with a broader understanding of related fields. They should be adept at interpreting internal and external business challenges within the Purchase to Pay context and recommending best practices to enhance processes, products, or services.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to identify innovative solutions within the Purchase to Pay process are essential. They should have a track record of making a significant impact on achieving objectives, effectively communicating complex concepts, and influencing others.
• Proficiency in English (C1 level) is required for effective communication.The ideal candidate should have experience in setting and managing client expectations, developing comprehensive project plans, defining project scope and risks, and executing projects within the Purchase to Pay process.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, coupled with advanced analytical abilities and a proactive, independent, and structured approach to work, are highly valued. They should enjoy working in an international team environment and possess fluent English language proficiency, both spoken and written.

Job FunctionFinance

We are looking for someone who will drive operational excellence by standardizing and automating business processes on global scale by transforming them into comprehensive end-to-end processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects for core processes or processes with a high complexity and a interdisciplinary team
• Evaluating existing business processes in the area of Purchase to Pay.
• Analysing processes for delays, obstructions, and weaknesses and identify areas for standardization.
• Coordinating business process improvement strategies with internal stakeholders.
• Overseeing all aspects related to the implementation stages of business process improvement initiatives.
• Performing ongoing analyses on business processes related to productivity, process adoption, quality, and performance.
• Analysing and monitoring implemented changes to business processes and adjusting as needed.