P2P Lead

Job Title: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Lead Salary: 60,000 Location: South Manchester Overview A high-impact role responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, combining Accounts Payable leadership with process optimisation, reporting, and procurement improvement.This is an opportunity for a process-driven P2P specialist to lead transformation, improve controls and visibility, and deliver measurable efficiency and commercial benefits.Key Responsibilities Own and optimise the full P2P lifecycle (requisition through to payment)Improve policies, controls, and PO complianceLead and develop the Accounts Payable functionOversee invoice processing, payments, and supplier queriesEnhance supplier onboarding and data governanceBuild reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboardsIdentify efficiencies, automation opportunities, and cost savingsDrive improved purchasing behaviours across the businessPartner with finance, procurement, and operational teams Key Metrics Invoice cycle timesOn-time payment ratesPO compliance / non-PO spendGRNI accuracy and ageingSupplier onboarding timelinesQuery resolution timesAutomation and efficiency improvements Candidate Profile Proven ownership of end-to-end P2P processes (beyond AP)Strong track record of delivering process improvements and automationExperience implementing reporting, KPIs, and controlsAbility to influence stakeholders and drive behavioural changeCommercial mindset with procurement and cost-saving awarenessExperience ..... full job details .....