Lead Specialist GES S2P Invoice to Pay

Job Title: Lead Specialist GES S2P Invoice to Pay\n\nLocation: Hyderabad, India\n\nLead Specialist \u2013 GES S2P, where you\u2019ll be the primary owner of resolving raw material blocked invoice discrepancies, driving GR/IR reconciliation accuracy, and ensuring vendor master data governance within the Invoice\u2011to\u2011Pay landscape. In this specialist role, you will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and procurement functions to strengthen end\u2011to\u2011end P2P operations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in problem-solving, cross\u2011functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, while contributing directly to operational efficiency, compliance, and a world-class procurement support function.\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity \u0026 Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers \u0026 Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.\n\nYour key responsibilities\n\n * Manage Raw Material Blocked Invoices \nIdentify root causes, resolve mismatches, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage vendor discrepancy cases.\n * Drive GR/IR Reconciliation Activities \nInvestigate mismatches, initiate corrective actions, and maintain GR/IR dashboards \u0026 SLA tracking.\n * Vendor Master Data Governance \nVerify vendor banking details, manage callbacks, and raise/follow up on VM update requests.\n * Query \u0026 Escalation Management \nHandle email-based queries, address escalations, and ensure timely closure of outstanding issues.\n * Reporting \u0026 Performance Monitoring \nPublish weekly dashboards, track SLAs, monitor key metrics, and support governance activities.\n * Continuous Improvement \u0026 Process Enhancement \nLead RCA discussions, identify improvement opportunities, contribute to new process design, and support solution planning.\n\n\n\nWe Bring\n\n * A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.\n * Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.\n * A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.\n * Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.\n * Continuous learning and development through structured programs.\n * An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.\n\n\n\nYou bring\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree with relevant experience in shared services or P2P operations.\n * 3\u20135 years of P2P/Shared Services experience, preferably in stakeholder-facing roles.\n * Hands-on experience with procurement systems such as SAP, VIM, Ariba, and analytics tools like Celonis, Sievo, or Tableau (added advantage).\n * Strong communication \u0026 stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage escalations.\n * Problem\u2011solving \u0026 analytical capability, including root cause identification and structural issue resolution.\n * Service\u2011oriented mindset \u0026 process ownership with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\n\n\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 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 \u2013 every single day. Whether it\u2019s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that\u2019s 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\u2019re making a difference, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re 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\u2019re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.\n\nOur application process\n\nInterested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Teena Khan Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email protected]).\n\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement\n\nAt 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 \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of culture we\u2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.\n\nWe\u2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we\u2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we\u2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds \u2014 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\u2019re here to help \u2013 just let us know what you need, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to make it work.\n\nAgency statement\n\nWe\u2019re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. We\u2019re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.\n