Global P2P Business Partner - P2P CoE

ABOUT US

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT

Role Purpose

The P2P Global Business Partner will be involved in designing and implementing the combined organization after CPK acquisition on an end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function. This role will be partnering with the regional teams in Finance and Procurement/Supply Chain to detect new opportunities to streamline and standardize processes, be a SPOC for problem solving and liaise with the operational team as escalation point to and from the business.

Will act as a functional expert to support the business with the implementation of process changes and new technologies within finance and Procurement departments, executing maturity assessment and benchmarking.

Position combines process management together with project and transition management responsibilities. Will be responsible to assess GSS process placement for existing scope and potential future migrations, enabling the real potential of the GSS operations. Will have the accountability to identify and eliminate process pain points and automate processes wherever possible to reduce manual effort and create area for value added services for the newly combined organization.

Will support to create a best in class end to end global P2P process with the right technology, people capabilities and robust risk management to run the processes, ensuring an excellent stakeholder experience.

Main Accountabilities

• Detect opportunities in S2P to create a solid One new company after integration of CP Kelco
• Focus on simplifying the processes, drive for single, standard ways of working across locations, regions and entities for both legacy companies
• Act as a key liaison between various departments to facilitate communication and collaboration being a SPOC for problem solving.
• Ensure seamless integration between procurement and finance functions to enhance collaboration and promote continuous improvement (breaking the silos/create flow).
• Ensure compliance and governance with company policies and regulatory requirements and mitigate risks associated with the P2P process, supporting strategic business objectives.
• Assure alignment and seamless collaboration within the process and with internal and external stakeholders
• Partner or lead cross-functional activities with internal and external business partners to provide tactical thought partnership or leadership to effectively drive project delivery and process integration
• Leverage problem solving and influencing skills to ensure project deliverables are met and Continuous Improvement

Performance measures

KPIs relating to service and process efficiency and effectiveness

Dimensions:

• Identifies the needs of customers and responds with appropriate actions which build long term relationships.
• Is energetic in pursuing business objectives and opportunities for improvement and is tenacious in overcoming difficulties
• Plans and implements changes to processes and services based on own original ideas and the thinking of others.
• Clearly analyses complex data or problems to develop a clear understanding of priorities and achieve the desired result.
• Understands formal and informal decision-making processes and structures to influence and persuade others for change.
• Setup of proper governance and communication, partnering with other functions and streamworks

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Supply Chain Areas
• Project and/or transition management experience in mid to large-scale projects (M&A is a plus).
• 5 years of best-practice experience of the Source to Pay cycle gained in an international organization (ideally shared services)
• 3 years in a supervisory or people leader role would be an asset
• Experience in process transitions and identifying best practices and benchmarking in the SSC/GBS market
• Proficient written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English
• Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead process change, standardization, and harmonization.
• Strong relationship management, negotiating, and persuading abilities.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams in cross-functional and cross-organizational projects.
• Broad strategic thinker with an understanding of the big picture and business issues. Customer centric mindset
• Highly analytical, able to synthesize complex data into decision-making frameworks.
• Effective business partner, anticipating the needs of key stakeholders.
• Confident, proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems, suggest resolutions, and drive execution while building relationships with the business.
• Understanding of organizational interdependencies and cultural nuances
• Strong Finance and Accounting knowledge
• Procurement/Supply Chain understanding
• Design and delivery of significant process improvements involving IT.
• Proficiency in SAP and understanding of P2P E2E process.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
• Private medical care, including dental care
• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
• Lunch subsidy
• Work from home benefits package
• Languages assistance program
• Personal trainer
• Life Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning Platform access
• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.