(Associate) Director - GES PSC - Invoice to Pay

Title: (Associate) Director – GES PSC - PO Management

Location: Hyderabad

Work Mode: Hybrid

As (Associate) Director Procurement & Supply Chain - Invoice to Pay, lead a high-impact team driving excellence in global Invoice-to-Pay operations. You'll spearhead transformation, ensure operational efficiency, and cultivate a high-performing culture across diverse regions. This is your chance to make a significant mark in optimizing our Procurement & Supply Chain processes.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

Manage high-volume Invoice-to-Pay operations, including payment proposals, runs, invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, and audits, for multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, North America).
Drive strategic project leadership and transformation initiatives within GES-PSC, ensuring exceptional delivery and operational improvements.
Accountable for achieving KPIs and SLAs in Invoice Processing and Payment Operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Partner with optimization teams to enhance process efficiency and scalability, overseeing the development and deployment of automated solutions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, central, and regional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and deliver a best-in-class experience for all stakeholders.
Provide strategic leadership, foster a high-performance culture, drive team engagement, development, and succession planning through coaching and mentoring.

We bring

A complex and dynamic environment managing over 600,000 invoices annually across 200+ entities, offering significant scope for impact.
Opportunities to lead large-scale transformation projects, driving automation and integrating Accounts Payable activities globally.
A collaborative culture that values strong partnerships with senior leadership, regional teams, and cross-functional departments.
A commitment to continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and best practices across the team.
An environment that supports your growth through leadership development, capability building, and fostering a future-ready workforce.
The chance to influence financial operations, risk management, and compliance across our global enterprise.

You bring

A Bachelor's or master’s degree in finance, Commerce, Management, or Economics.
At least 10 years of experience in Procurement Operations or Shared Service Operations, with in-depth knowledge of AP operations.
Extensive knowledge of SAP AR/SD FICO or other ERP systems and strong experience in P2P process solution design and implementation.
Proven project management skills and a track record of driving high-impact initiatives and strategic change management.
Exceptional strategic leadership, strong communication skills, financial acumen, and expertise in procurement technology, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Strong people management skills, with the ability to drive team engagement, development, and foster a culture of high performance and accountability.

The application process: Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our internal career portal. For further information about the position, please contact Nisha Tiwari (nisha.tiwari@dsm-firmenich.com).

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate - there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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