Head P2P

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head – P2P (Procure to Pay)

Job Location: Bangalore

Job Grade: 6 II

About Syngene :  Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific  services from early discovery to commercial supply.

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines

Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned
Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company’s integrity & quality standards
Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
Ensuring safety of self, teams and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self
Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times

Core Purpose of the Role :

The Head of P2P will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, ensuring timely and accurate procurement, invoice processing, vendor payments, and compliance with internal controls. This leadership role will drive process optimization, automation, cost efficiencies, and strong supplier relationships across the organization.

Role Accountabilities:

Drive standardization, automation, and digitization across the P2P lifecycle.
Establish strong controls to ensure compliance with policies, internal audit requirements.
Oversee procurement operations (PR to PO), vendor master management, invoice processing, GRN matching, and payment runs.
Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments in line with agreed SLAs.
Monitor AP aging/vendor advance ageing and drive resolution of overdue or disputed items.
Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, IT, and Business stakeholders to streamline operations.
Lead vendor helpdesk and query management processes to streamline operations.
Build and lead a high-performing team with clear KPIs and development plans.
Champion digital initiatives such as e-invoicing, vendor portals, self-service dashboards.
Present periodic performance updates to senior management with insights and action plans.

Syngene Values

All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values

 Excellence
 Integrity
 Professionalism

Accountabilities as a Syngene Leader

Champion effective Environment, Occupational Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) practices for the company and oversee compliance with those practices within Biologics business. Play an active leadership role in monitoring and verifying safety performance through Gemba walks and other safety-led activities.

Foster a corporate culture that promotes an environment, occupational health, safety, and sustainability (EHSS) mindset as well as the highest standards of quality, integrity, and compliance.

Put people at the heart of our success by providing clear, active leadership defined by the Syngene leadership framework setting high standards of people management, career planning and talent retention as a priority.

Specific requirements for this role

Experience:

Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8–10 years of post-qualification experience in the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) domain, preferably in a large corporate.

OR

Non-CA professionals (MBA – Finance/CMA) with 15–20 years of relevant experience in P2P operations, with a strong track record of process ownership, team management, and system implementation in high-volume environments.

Demonstrated Capability:

Successfully led P2P transformation projects or transitions, including shared services set up, ERP implementations, or global process harmonization.
Demonstrated success in driving process reengineering, automation (e.g., OCR, RPA, e-invoicing), and system integration to improve turnaround time and reduce manual effort.
Strong understanding and implementation of internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
Successfully managed and developed a team of ~5-10 professionals, driving performance through clear KPIs, regular reviews, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Education: CA/MBA Finance or relevant experience in particular domain

Skills and Capabilities:

Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems.
Exposure to AP automation tools (e.g., Ariba)
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.