Process Manager

Role - E2E process Owner - Belgium - 2 days per week on siteThe End-to-End Process Owner for S2P is accountable for the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the Source-to-Pay process across the organization and technologies.S2P covers following sub-processes:▪ Sourcing:• Supplier identification and evaluation • Request for quotation (RFQ) and tendering • Contract negotiation and creation ▪ Contract Management:• Authoring, approval, and lifecycle management of supplier contracts • Compliance tracking and renewal alerts ▪ Procure-to-Pay (P2P):Key Responsibilities:1. Process Design & Ownership• Define and maintain the global S2P process aligned with SAP best practices • Ensure harmonization and standardization of S2P processes across business units.• Own the process documentation, including process maps, controls, and KPIs.2. Innovation & Continuous Improvement• Identify opportunities for automation, digitization (e.g., e-invoicing, OCR), and process simplification.• Monitor industry trends and SAP innovations (e.g., AI in invoice matching, predictive procurement).3. Functional Design Board Participation • Represent the S2P domain in the Functional Design Board.• Review and approve functional design proposals, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.• Consolidate & prioritize requirements in the backlog 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Act as the key liaison between Finance, Procurement, Logistics and IT teams.• Facilitate workshops and working groups to gather requirements and drive consensus. Data Management• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across S2P master and transactional data (e.g., vendor master, PO data, invoice records).Governance & Compliance• Ensure S2P processes comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and external regulations (e.g., VAT, SOX).• Define and monitor KPIs such as PO compliance, invoice cycle time, and payment accuracy.• Support internal and external audits with process documentation and evidence.8. Process/System implementation• 7+ years of experience in S2P process management, preferably in a multinational environment.• Strong expertise in SAP (S/4HANA preferred), including MM, FI, and integration points.• Experience in large-scale ERP implementations or finance transformation programs.• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Key interactions:Stakeholder RoleFinance • Ensure accurate invoice processing, payment execution, and compliance IT / SAP Team • Collaborate on system design, testing, and issue resolution Procurement • Align sourcing and purchasing strategies with operational execution Functional Design Board • Evaluate and approve process and system changes Change Management Team • Support training, communication, and adoption activities Innovation / Digital Team • Explore and implement new technologies and process improvementsLANGUAGE: EN+NL or FR