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 compliance
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable function
• Oversee invoice processing, payments, and supplier queries
• Enhance supplier onboarding and data governance
• Build reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards
• Identify efficiencies, automation opportunities, and cost savings
• Drive improved purchasing behaviours across the business
• Partner with finance, procurement, and operational teams

• Invoice cycle times
• On-time payment rates
• PO compliance / non-PO spend
• GRNI accuracy and ageing
• Supplier onboarding timelines
• Query resolution times
• Automation and efficiency improvements

• Proven ownership of end-to-end P2P processes (beyond AP)
• Strong track record of delivering process improvements and automation
• Experience implementing reporting, KPIs, and controls
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive behavioural change
• Commercial mindset with procurement and cost-saving awareness
• Experience with ERP, P2P, or procurement systems
• Comfortable operating in evolving or low-maturity environments