This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Procure to Pay Operations Analyst based in India.
This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth and compliant supplier onboarding and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations within a structured shared services environment. You will be responsible for managing supplier enablement activities, ensuring accurate data capture, and supporting seamless integration of vendors into procurement and payment systems. The position requires close coordination with sourcing, governance, and compliance teams to ensure all onboarding processes meet regulatory and internal control standards. You will act as the main point of contact for supplier queries, driving resolution of issues and ensuring timely onboarding within defined SLAs. This is a high-volume, detail-oriented role where accuracy, responsiveness, and process discipline are critical. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Accountabilities:
- Manage end-to-end supplier onboarding lifecycle, including self-registration, validation, activation, and ongoing maintenance of vendor master data.
- Support suppliers in completing registration on procurement platforms such as Ariba or SAP-based systems, ensuring accurate and compliant data entry.
- Act as the primary point of contact for supplier onboarding queries, providing guidance on documentation, system access, and process steps.
- Coordinate with sourcing, procurement, compliance, and governance teams to validate, review, and approve onboarding requests.
- Ensure proper verification of supplier details including banking, tax, legal, and compliance documentation prior to activation.
- Monitor onboarding progress, manage follow-ups, and ensure timely resolution of bottlenecks within SLA timelines.
- Maintain audit-ready records and ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Track onboarding issues and escalations, working closely with stakeholders to ensure timely closure.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cycle time and improving supplier onboarding experience.
- Ensure accurate vendor master data management and consistent documentation practices across systems.
Requirements:
- 3–5 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Accounts Payable, or supplier onboarding operations.
- Experience in vendor master data management or supplier enablement in a shared services or financial services environment.
- Strong understanding of supplier onboarding lifecycle, self-registration processes, and vendor governance frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with ERP and procurement tools such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with compliance, risk checks, and audit requirements in vendor onboarding processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across multiple internal and external teams.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong data accuracy and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage high-volume workloads under strict SLA timelines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and escalation management capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle supplier-facing interactions professionally.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently as an individual contributor.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.
- Hybrid work model combining office and remote flexibility.
- Opportunity to work in a global shared services and procurement operations environment.
- Exposure to large-scale Procure-to-Pay systems and enterprise ERP platforms.
- Structured learning and development opportunities in finance and procurement operations.
- Collaborative and process-driven work culture focused on operational excellence.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives.