Delivery Lead Associate Director

Skill required: Procure to Pay - Account Reconciliations
Designation: Delivery Lead Associate Director
Qualifications:Any Graduation/Master of Business Administration
Years of Experience:18 to 28 years
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What would you do? The Director – Source to Pay (S2P) will lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, driving strategic sourcing, operational excellence, compliance, and value creation across the organization. The role is responsible for governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and digital transformation initiatives within the S2P function. Procure to Pay is the process of managing the entire purchasing cycle from ordering goods and services to making the final payment. It includes steps like requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment processing. The goal is to ensure efficient and accurate procurement and payment activities. This process helps in maintaining good supplier relationships and controlling costs. Effective Procure to Pay systems streamline operations and improve financial management. keyword includes:- ("Invoice Processing", "PO & Non PO","Vendor Payament","Master Data Managemet", "Vendor Management", "Accounts Payable") Make payments using checks, wire, swift, direct debits etc. as part of invoice processing cycle. Additionally, execute manual payments and automated payment runs, run potential duplicate payments reports and take appropriate action and execute payment related controls.
What are we looking for? Lead and oversee the complete Source-to-Pay (S2P) process including sourcing, contracting, procurement operations, vendor management, and payment governance. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and long-term value realization. Establish and enforce procurement policies, compliance frameworks, and internal control mechanisms aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements. Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business stakeholders to accelerate SOW approvals and support large bid initiatives. Ensure effective risk management, audit readiness, and governance for high-value and complex engagements. Lead digital transformation and automation initiatives across procurement systems and tools to improve efficiency and transparency. Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics; conduct regular performance reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and mentor high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Provide executive reporting and insights to senior leadership on procurement performance, savings, and risk exposure. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s preferred). 12+ years of experience in Procurement / Sourcing / S2P operations with at least 5+ years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of procurement governance, contract management, and compliance frameworks. Experience supporting large bids and complex client engagements. Proven ability to drive transformation and automation initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Roles and Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the complete Source-to-Pay (S2P) process including sourcing, contracting, procurement operations, vendor management, and payment governance. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and long-term value realization. Establish and enforce procurement policies, compliance frameworks, and internal control mechanisms aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements. Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business stakeholders to accelerate SOW approvals and support large bid initiatives. Ensure effective risk management, audit readiness, and governance for high-value and complex engagements. Lead digital transformation and automation initiatives across procurement systems and tools to improve efficiency and transparency. Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics; conduct regular performance reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and mentor high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Provide executive reporting and insights to senior leadership on procurement performance, savings, and risk exposure