Lead Specialist GES S2P Invoice To Pay

Job Title: Lead Specialist GES S2P Invoice To Pay

Location: Hyderabad, India

Mode: Contractual (12 months)

The Lead Specialist GES S2P Invoice To Pay is a critical role within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function, serving as the primary point of contact for end-to-end procurement and payment operations. The position drives operational excellence by ensuring seamless procurement processes, timely invoice and payment handling, stakeholder engagement, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement. The role also supports digitalization and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and business service delivery across the organization.

Your key responsibilities:

• Act as the primary SPOC and escalation point for end-to-end P2P operations, coordinating between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Resolve invoice, payment, and procurement-related escalations while ensuring timely processing and delivery of goods and services.
• Conduct stakeholder training sessions, provide operational support, and drive compliance with procurement procedures and policies.
• Manage supplier and customer queries, oversee escalated tickets, and support vendor master data governance activities.
• Lead root cause analysis, identify process bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across P2P operations.
• Support automation projects and digital transformation efforts to improve process efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

We offer:

• Opportunity to lead global finance operations at scale
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• Career growth in a transformation-driven environment
• Collaborative and inclusive global work environment
• Access to modern ERP systems and digital finance tools

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in shared services, procurement, finance, or operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) or shared service operations.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and resolve operational escalations effectively.
• Hands-on experience with procurement platforms such as SAP and Ariba.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities; experience with tools such as Celonis, Sievo, or Tableau is advantageous.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal; additional language skills such as German or French are a plus.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

For further information, please contact Anindita Saha, Talent Acquisition Partner ([email protected])

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.