Job Title: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Lead Salary: £60,000 Location: South Manchester Overview A high-impact role responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, combining Accounts Payable leadership with process optimisation, reporting, and procurement improvement. This is an opportunity for a process-driven P2P specialist to lead transformation, improve controls and visibility, and deliver measurable efficiency and commercial benefits. Key Responsibilities Own and optimise the full P2P lifecycle (requisition through to payment) Improve policies, controls, and PO compliance Lead and develop the Accounts Payable function Oversee invoice processing, payments, and supplier queries Enhance supplier onboarding and data governance Build reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards Identify efficiencies, automation opportunities, and cost savings Drive improved purchasing behaviours across the business Partner with finance, procurement, and operational teams Key Metrics Invoice cycle times On-time payment rates PO compliance / non-PO spend GRNI accuracy and ageing Supplier onboarding timelines Query resolution times Automation and efficiency improvements Candidate Profile Proven ownership of end-to-end P2P processes (beyond AP) Strong track record of delivering process improvements and automation Experience implementing reporting, KPIs, and controls Ability to influence stakeholders and ...