Sr. Manager, Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Company: The Pok--mon Company International
Location: Renton
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Get to know The Pok--mon Company International The Pok--mon
Company International, a subsidiary of The Pok--mon Company in
Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for
brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pok--mon Trading Card
Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official
Pok--mon website. Pok--mon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today
is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in
the world. Learn more online at and And check out Twitter (),
LinkedIn (), YouTube (), and Instagram (). Get to know the role Job
Title: Sr. Manager, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Job Summary: The Sr.
Manager of P2P leads and manages the P2P function (i.e.,
procurement and payment of indirect third party goods and services)
at The Pok--mon Company International (TPCi), including the
management of Procurement Operations and Accounts Payable teams.
The leader in this role is responsible for role modeling TPCi's
Core Values. This position reports to the Head of Global
Procurement. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager:
Yes What you'll do
- Employ a customer-centric approach to providing internal and
external stakeholders (i.e., TPCi process and business stakeholders
and third party suppliers) with excellent P2P support.
- Manage all aspects of P2P to ensure proper spend controls,
streamlined supplier onboarding, simple procurement, timely
payment, strong cashflow, and proactive resolution of internal and
external issues.
- Ensure appropriate segregation of duties for P2P end-to-end
processes and internal controls related to supplier onboarding and
payment profiles.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise to
the company with regards to P2P services.
- Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g.,
Accounting, Tax, Finance, and Legal) to support stakeholders
effectively.
- Develop and execute roadmap for P2P function and teams in
alignment with Global Procurement organization and company goals
and objectives.
- P2P process engineering, requirements definition, process
analysis and design, workflow analysis, and develop as-is and to-be
business processes.
- Develop and maintain P2P policies & procedures and standard
operating procedures (SOPs) to accomplish work predictably and
efficiently.
- Drive use of P2P technology and automation tools to improve
workload management and efficiency of service delivery.
- Drive configuration improvements of P2P systems and tools.
- Ensure P2P teams are coached, well supported, developed,
cross-trained, and evolved to fully support a growing business and
Global Procurement organization.
- Ensure the transmission of data from P2P systems and tools to
General Ledger is accurate and timely.
- Manage P2P ancillary programs such as travel & expense,
corporate credit card, supplier master data, and contingent
workforce.
- Support reliable and timely accounting closing processes and
external accounting audits by providing information in a timely
manner.
- Drive continuous process improvement identification and
execution. What you'll bring
- Ten+ (10+) years of relevant professional experience, plus two
(2) years of management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or demonstrated equivalent
level of applicable experience.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, both as a leader of teams
and as a leader of projects - dynamic, strategic, and
resourceful.
- P2P subject matter expertise and deep knowledge of P2P systems
and tools (experience with Oracle strongly preferred).
- Technical knowledge across full P2P functionality: catalogs,
purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, invoice
receipt/handling, invoice processing, payments, etc.
- Ability to lead transformation and manage change in the P2P
space.
- Effective organizational skills and managing multiple and
competing priorities and projects effectively.
- Ability to present at the executive-level to communicate
complex issues and recommendations across processes, systems, and
people.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience establishing managed services providers to support
P2P core functions (preferred, but not required).
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and
internationally a few times a year. How you'll be successful
- Passion for Pok--mon: Develops an understanding of the Pok--mon
brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans,
and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to
everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity
and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an
opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve
complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by
leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different
perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions,
actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote
high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and
embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in
an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships,
adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to
solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and
needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and
important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a
unique Pok--mon experience. What to expect
- An employee first culture
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pok--mon
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs
- Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start
between $139,000.00 - $165,300.00. The full range is $139,000.00 -
$209,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where
the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly
related to each candidate's qualifications and experience
uniquely.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
- Generous paid family leave
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection
insurance
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
- UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Commuter benefit
- LinkedIn learning
- Comprehensive relocation package
- Hybrid work environment The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of
their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For
roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to
work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to
arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates
to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland.
However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may
consider supporting an employment permit application, in
appropriate and suitable cases.
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