Invoice to Pay - VIM OpenText GPO & Ops SME

The Invoice to Pay - VIM OpenText GPO & Ops SME role is responsible for driving the implementation VIM OpenText globally with the goal of realizing efficiencies, higher accuracy and enhanced controls. In this capacity, the VIM OpenText GPO & Ops SME will lead fit-gap discussion and define gap solutions.

This role will represent the Global Process Owner and the Operations Leader on the global implementation of VIM OpenText and will act as a subject matter expert and will ensure that all key stakeholders & decision makers across Procurement, Finance, and Segments, as well as across upstream functions like Requisition to Receipt are appropriately engaged.

Contract: Fixed tern contract for approx. 2 years allocated for the project.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of Invoice to Pay and process optimization experience

• Experience in a shared services environment

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally

• Ability to work with regional counterparts and global process leader to ensure process standardization across Mars

• Demonstrated project management acumen

• Ability to identify, solution and deploy transformation projects

• Understanding of regional level nuances

• Good exposure to Source to Pay technologies like Ariba

• Proficiency in English language

• Undergraduate degree in any discipline (preferably in Finance, logistics, supply chain)

• Lean six sigma certification will be preferred

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Support the global I2P strategy by driving the deployment of OpenText VIM globally, lead fit-gap discussions to Identify any local/regional requirements, define solutions to gaps and align with GPO and Ops Leader

• Influence regional leaders (e.g., CFOs, Procurement Leaders) to drive adoption and compliance to the change across Mars

• Support the GPO/RPOs in maintaining/updating the process and control standards (PACS) documentation for I2P; define and maintain control standards in region 

• Collaborate and provide inputs, and participate in related initiatives as it relates to the OpenText VIM roll-out globally

• Partner closely with Comms team to ensure stakeholders are kept informed on progress and upcoming changes related to the OpenText VIM Implementation

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.