Senior Adviser - P2P Systems

Senior Advisor – P2P Systems

• Lead and stabilize complex P2P system landscapes across SAP S/4HANA
• Drive reliability, issue resolution, and continuous improvement across VIM and SAP Business Network (Ariba)
• Work with a global and diverse team across Australia, USA, Canada, Africa & Asia
• Role based in Gurgaon, reporting into Director – P2P Systems and Strategy

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth's mineral resources in order to maximize value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced P2P Systems professional with strong technical and functional expertise to support, stabilize, and enhance our global Purchase to Pay systems landscape. The role sits at the intersection of business process and technology and requires deep problem‑solving capability and system ownership.

The P2P function is an integral part of procurement lifecycle and Group Services team. P2P team as global process owner has delivery responsibility supporting 250+ sites, 500+ companies and large number of suppliers and internal users in managing $20+B payment, 2m+ transactions, 2m+ master data records.

Group Services delivers value by providing efficient and effective finance, accounting, P2P, payroll and employee data services to the Rio Tinto Group. Working with our service providers, we leverage our expertise along with new technologies, systems and tools to implement globally standard and compliant processes that are key enablers in our collective journey to world-class. 

The Rio Tinto office in Gurgaon, (India) is one of our many corporate locations and houses various service and support functions, as well as supporting our product groups including Copper, Coal, Iron Ore, Diamonds& Minerals, Exploration and Technology & Innovation.

What the role entails

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced professional in business excellence, and solution design in large scale P2P and shared services domain. The role has global reach, interface with senior leaders across the organization including P2P service delivery, Finance, shared service business improvement, assurance, technology and third-party partners. The role is based out of Gurgaon office, reporting into Director – P2P Systems and Strategy

As part of your responsibilities, you will:

• Act as functional systems owner for SAP S/4HANA P2P, OpenText VIM, and SAP Business Network (Ariba).
• Provide L3/L4 functional support and lead root cause analysis for complex system issues.
• Work closely with IT, AMS partners, and vendors to drive permanent fixes and enhancements.
• Own and manage system changes, enhancements, testing cycles, and post‑go‑live stabilization.
• Ensure P2P systems support strong financial controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Assurance, and Service Desk teams.
• Maintain system documentation, configuration records, and knowledge management content.
• Contribute to long‑term P2P systems roadmap and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will need for this role

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• An Engineering graduate degree
• 12–15 years of experience in Purchase to Pay / Source to Pay systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, and SAP Business Network (Ariba).
• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex, cross‑system P2P issues.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end P2P processes and system integrations.
• Experience working in large, global, high‑transaction environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detailed Knowledge of P2P Process
• Implementation experience with Digital Technologies (RPA/ML/AI)
• Experience in Delivering improvement Projects, ideally within Source to Pay, Procurement
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously with limited supervision
• Experience with process mapping and associated tools
• Strong exposure to global business environments/ global roles/ senior stakeholders
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Be self-driven, proactive, result oriented, structured
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.

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About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.