Assistant P2P GPO Manager

Job Description

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

An opportunity to make a difference: As the newly appointed Assistant P2P GPO you are tasked with ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of the end-to-end Purchase to Pay (P2P) process. This role involves close collaboration with the P2P Global Process Owner and regional P2P teams to align and optimise strategies. It is crucial to guarantee that all P2P activities adhere to organisational policies and regulatory standards. The manager will identify opportunities for enhancement and implement solutions to improve efficiency. Additionally, providing guidance and support to regional teams is essential to ensure consistent application of P2P processes. Monitoring performance metrics and generating insightful reports to aid decision-making are also key responsibilities. This role is vital for maintaining efficient and compliant P2P operations across the organisation.

The Day to Day

• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining standardized P2P processes. This includes monitoring process performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline P2P workflows.
• Support the development and enhancement of P2P controls, ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and best practices, and conduct periodic control assessments to address any deficiencies.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships, including onboarding, performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
• Analyse P2P data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost savings, and prepare regular reports on P2P performance, compliance, KPIs, and exceptions.
• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle times and propose and implement automation solutions where applicable.
• Assist in change initiatives related to P2P process enhancements, communicate changes to relevant stakeholders, and provide training as needed.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and sign-off of P2P Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible to relevant teams.
• Participate in P2P-related projects, system implementations, and upgrades.

About You

• Knowledge and experience in Purchase to Pay.
• Preferably experienced in a multinational or global organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end P2P processes and controls.
• Proficiency in P2P systems such as SAP, Ariba, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Expertise in change management and project management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• A collaborative team player.
• A problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you –

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Company car allowance.
• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
• Pension scheme.
• Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
• 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.

At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!

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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.