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Job ID:  79326
Date:  Feb 25, 2026
Job function:  Procurement
Experience level:  Experienced Hire
Business:  GES Source to Pay

Lead Specialist GES S2P Procurement Ops

Job Title: Lead Specialist GES S2P Procurement Ops
Location- Hyderabad

Job Content:

Acts as the primary contact for all Procure-to-Pay (P2P) matters, handling Level 1 escalations, blocked invoices, and exceptions while ensuring smooth purchasing, timely delivery, invoice processing, and GR/IR reconciliation. The role monitors transactions, resolves issues through root cause analysis, drives process improvements, and provides foreign language support and training to ensure compliance and effective use of procurement systems. It also coordinates closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement teams to maintain efficient P2P operations.


Your key responsibilities:

  • Act as the first point of contact and escalation for all end-to-end P2P matters, bridging internal stakeholders, suppliers, finance, sourcing, and business units.
  • Resolve blocked invoices, urgent payments, GR/IR reconciliation issues, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Lead operational meetings and training sessions, provide process guidance, and maintain strong gatekeeping standards for procurement channels and vendor selection.
  • Manage vendor and internal tickets, supplier communications, independent verifications, quarterly maintenance activities, and payment-related queries.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify bottlenecks, standardize processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support and implement automation initiatives to enhance transactional accuracy, workflow efficiency, and overall P2P performance.

 

You bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including purchasing and/or accounts payable, with strong hands-on exposure to P2P systems and purchasing applications.
  • University degree or equivalent higher education, with a commercial education and business-oriented mindset.
  • Proven experience in customer-facing roles (2+ years) and working effectively across diverse organizational structures and multiple hierarchy levels.
  • In-depth knowledge of P2P functional processes, including purchasing, accounts payable, and master data management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders.
  • Management concepts and key master data in the function concerned


We bring:


  • A team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box. 
  • A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
  • The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
  • A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.
  • A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.


The application processes:


Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Nisha Tiwari, Talent Acquisition (Nisha.tiwari@dsm-firmenich.com)

 

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement: 


We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

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