AVP, Procurement Operations

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a AVP, Procurement Operations

In this role you will: 

• Support the oversight of end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay(P2P) operations, ensuring effective, efficient and compliant execution from requisition and purchase order creation through invoice processing, payment and reconciliation.
• Provide subject-matter expertise Purchase Order(PO) governance and P2P controls, ensuring complete and accurate documentation, compliance with global and local policies, and timely remediation of control gaps.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex or recurring operational matters, working with Accounts Payable, Finance, business stakeholders and suppliers to support timely and sustainable resolution.
• Conduct governance reviews and prepare management reporting across purchase requisitions, vendor setup, purchase orders, invoices, Statements of Account, compliance and service performance.
• Coordinate the resolution of invoice exceptions and payment issues, including matching discrepancies, pricing or quantity variances, incomplete documentation and reconciliation matters, escalating high-risk cases as required.
• Contribute to local and global P2P improvement initiatives led by the Head of Procurement Operations, including process reviews, testing, implementation support and updates to procedures, guidance and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee assigned staff reimbursement and corporate card activities, including monthly spend analysis, account clean-up and escalation of unusual transactions, recurring exceptions and control concerns.
• Support operational delivery and business continuity by monitoring performance against agreed Performance LEvel Agreemnet (PLAs), coordinating assigned priorities, supporting designated administrative responsibilities and acting as deputy to the Head of Procurement Operations when required.

To be successful you will need: 

• Min. diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline. 
• Proven experience in Procurement Operations would be advantage.
• Strong risk and control knowledge, including policy adherence, approvals/ authorities, audit/evidence, and data quality.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and Powerpoint), with strong data and reporting skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive compliant behaviors.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate outcomes within tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Fusion, Purchasing Hub, Tradeshift, and/or Qlik Sense are added advantage.