Procure to Pay Business Partner

Procure to Pay Business Partner Onsite: 5 days a week in OxfordContract: 6 monthsPAYE / Inside IR35This is a new role created to support the stakeholders with P2P processes onsite in Oxford and across the wider business. This role will work with the Business to drive further process knowledge and improvement. Queries can arise from all stages of the process but onsite presence, education and communication is expected to improve the smooth running of the P2P process.Key Responsibilities: Business Partner for all regions, building and strengthening on PTP stakeholder relationships.Lead weekly regional meetings, supporting the business with any PTP queries/issues. Following up to a close out resolution.Timely recommends effective processes to tackle root cause of PTP issues impacting PTP KPI’s.Performs analysis on recurring challenges to enable continuous process improvement.Liaise with relevant internal departments and external suppliers to ensure all queries are dealt with promptly and brought to a satisfactory conclusion.Supplier onboarding and managing new requests, to raising the Pos and invoices through to payment.Delivery of end user training for new starters at Vertex. Keeping up to date with any changes.Drives alignment and buy-in of P2P strategy cross-functionally.Provides escalation point for team members in liaising with the end-users & suppliersBuilds trustworthy partnerships with P2P stakeholders.Support the buyer role in procurementDeputise in the absence of the PTP Senior Manager as necessary.Key Experience: End to end Procure to Pay experience.Experience of working with corporate systems, coupa is essential, oracle would be advantageousDemonstrates experience in relationship and stakeholder management.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Experience in performing root cause analysis and implementing process improvements.Key Skills: The role requires good communication skills, a proven ability to manage relationships, and adaptability in order to handle the various queries that arise across the E2E process.Working knowledge of Coupa is essential and experience of working on process improvements or managing change, would be advantageousStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong attention to detail, pragmatic approach to issue resolution.Flexible and adaptive, with the ability to identify opportunities for change and implement practical solutions.Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.A highly focused, pragmatic, and results-orientated achiever.Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)High levels of determination, commitment, and energy.Ensure an open and honest trust based in the team.