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Program Manager-Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

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In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
135K-155K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
135K-155K Annually
Senior level
Lead stabilization and operational ownership of U.S. Procure-to-Pay processes, driving process standardization, ERP (IFS) adoption, cross-functional issue resolution, metrics monitoring, root-cause analysis, change management, training, and continuous improvement across purchasing, supplier management, receiving, and invoice processing.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Program Manager will lead the transition from implementation to fully integrated operations and serve as the strategic owner of P2P processes across the U.S. region. Reporting directly to the Global Procurement Operations Leader, this senior individual contributor role will drive operational excellence, process standardization, system adoption, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end P2P lifecycle. As the primary subject matter expert for U.S. P2P operations, the role partners closely with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Tax, business stakeholders, and IT to resolve operational challenges, optimize ERP capabilities, strengthen controls, and enhance the overall user experience. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, independent decision-making, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and leaders without direct authority.

 

P2P Operations Ownership & Global Partnership

  • Drive the U.S. P2P stabilization roadmap by implementing standard operating procedures, optimizing workflows, and improving user adoption within the IFS enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform.
  • Serve as the primary operational owner and subject matter expert for U.S. P2P processes, including purchasing, requisitioning, receiving, supplier management, and invoice processing.
  • Own day-to-day operational support for U.S. P2P processes, triaging user issues, resolving system questions, and partnering with IT and global teams on complex defects and enhancements.
  • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, Global Procurement Operations, and IT teams to gather business requirements, prioritize enhancements, support testing and deployment activities, and ensure solutions meet operational and business needs.
  • Monitor key operational metrics, including user adoption, support trends, invoice matching performance, and process effectiveness, driving actions to improve outcomes.
  • Identify recurring support trends and translate operational challenges into process improvements, system enhancements, and training opportunities.
  • Independently manage assigned workstreams, stakeholder communications, and issue resolution activities. 

P2P Optimization & Process Excellence

  • Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for recurring process and system issues, coordinating cross-functional teams to implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Partner with Global Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Tax, Finance, and IT teams to align regional processes with global standards and best practices.
  • Develop and execute change management, training, and communication strategies that support adoption of P2P processes and system enhancements.
  • Identify opportunities for process automation, workflow optimization, and system configuration improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
  • Evaluate process performance and recommend enhancements that strengthen controls, improve the user experience, and support long-term operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to work hybrid in Seattle, WA.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Program Management, Procurement Operations, Shared Services, or a related operational leadership role.
  • Direct experience supporting procurement system implementations, go-live activities, hyper-care, post-launch stabilization, or ongoing operational support within ERP platforms such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems‑—in global, shared services, or matrixed business environments.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end P2P operations, including purchasing, requisitioning, receiving, supplier onboarding and maintenance, invoice processing, and end-user support.
  • Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional initiatives and leveraging data to identify process gaps, operational improvement opportunities, and system issues.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to build partnerships and drive results without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with complex P2P system processes, including three-way match functionality, workflow automation, and tax-related system integrations.
  • Advanced proficiency with data analytics and automation tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, and advanced Excel.
  • Professional certifications in project management, process improvement, or change management (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci). 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

 

Work environment:

  • Required job duties are performed in a professional office environment.
  • Exposure to computer screens
  • The noise level in work environment is occasional.

Pay Range: $135,000 - 155,000


The posted compensation range is based on the applicable geographic market for the position and may vary depending on factors such as related experience and skill set. Final compensation will be determined based on these items and other relevant factors.

 

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$135,000 - 155,000 per year

Compensation & BenefitsEligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.
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1131 SW Klickitat Way, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98134

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