Purchase to Pay - Senior Manager

Nscale•Houston, TX

About The Position

Nscale is seeking an experienced Purchase to Pay (P2P) Senior Manager to lead the design, optimization, and strategic oversight of its end-to-end procure-to-pay operations. The role is responsible for operational excellence, compliance, cost efficiency, and scalability across global procurement and accounts payable functions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Manager owns the full P2P lifecycle, from supplier management and purchase order control through invoice processing and payment execution. The role combines hands-on operational leadership with process improvement, automation, and development of a high-performing team. The position oversees global P2P workflows and supplier relationships, financial controls and compliance, accounts payable operations, P2P systems and data governance, team development, and spend and cost analytics. It also supports budget forecasting and cash flow planning for the finance team.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Purchase to Pay, procurement operations, or accounts payable management roles.
Proven track record leading and scaling P2P operations in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
Strong experience with process design, automation, and system optimization.
Deep understanding of P2P controls, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
Experience managing transactional teams and strategic vendor relationships.
Demonstrated ability to implement ERP systems or major process changes successfully.
Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or equivalent.
Experience with procurement platforms, payment solutions, and P2P automation tools.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Working knowledge of APIs and system integrations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve end-to-end P2P workflows, procurement policies, approval matrices, and controls.
Establish processes for supplier onboarding, purchase order creation, three-way matching, invoice processing, and payment execution.
Standardize processes across global operations while accommodating local market requirements.
Establish supplier performance standards and conduct regular supplier reviews and scorecards.
Lead supplier onboarding, risk assessments, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across critical procurement categories.
Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service-level agreements to improve cost efficiency and service quality.
Support third-party risk management to ensure supplier compliance and alignment with Nscale standards.
Establish and maintain P2P controls, including segregation of duties, authorization limits, and audit trails.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for internal and external audits and board reporting.
Oversee invoice receipt, matching, coding, and payment processing.
Manage payment scheduling to optimize cash flow while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Monitor aged payables and manage supplier dispute resolution.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and general-ledger reconciliations.
Oversee selection, implementation, and optimization of P2P systems, including ERP, procurement platforms, and payment solutions.
Lead data governance initiatives, including supplier, cost-center, and general-ledger coding master data management.
Maintain clean, auditable transactional data across P2P systems.
Implement reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into spend, compliance, and operational KPIs.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing P2P team, establishing roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Provide training and guidance on P2P processes, system usage, and compliance requirements.
Analyze spend patterns and supplier performance to identify cost optimization opportunities.
Conduct market benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure value for money.
Develop and track KPIs, including cycle time, approval timeliness, payment accuracy, and supplier performance.
Support budget forecasting and cash flow planning for the finance team.