Procure to Pay Business Partner, 6 months contract

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Procure to Pay Business Partner, 6 months contract

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Oxford

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1fc1d3a8f0a24b7abf6a577206439686

Full Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced candidate to join a key function within our Finance and Accounting team.
The Procure to Pay Business Partner will act as a central point of contact for the regional stakeholders and suppliers. This role will work with the Business to drive further process knowledge and improvement.,

  • Business Partner for all regions, building and strengthening on PTP stakeholder relationships.

  • Lead weekly regional meetings, supporting the business with any PTP queries/issues. Following up to a close out resolution.

  • Timely recommends effective processes to tackle root cause of PTP issues impacting PTP KPI's.

  • Performs analysis on recurring challenges to enable continuous process improvement.

  • Liaise with relevant internal departments and external suppliers to ensure all queries are dealt with promptly and brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

  • Delivery of end user training for new starters at Vertex. Keeping up to date with any changes.

  • Drive alignment and buy-in of P2P strategy cross-functionally.

  • Provides escalation point for team members in liaising with the end-users & suppliers

  • Builds trustworthy partnerships with P2P stakeholders.

  • Support the buyer role in procurement

  • Deputise in the absence of the PTP Senior Manager as necessary.

    End to end Procure to Pay experience.

  • Experience of working with Coupa

  • Experience of working with corporate systems and oracle.

  • Demonstrates experience in relationship and stakeholder management.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Experience in performing root cause analysis and implementing process improvements.


  • Key Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong attention to detail, pragmatic approach to issue resolution.

  • Flexible and adaptive, with the ability to identify opportunities for change and implement practical solutions.

  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

  • A highly focused, pragmatic, and results-orientated achiever.

  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

  • High levels of determination, commitment, and energy.

  • Ensure an open and honest trust based in the team.

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  • Flex Designation:
    Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
    Flex Eligibility Status:
    In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
    1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
    2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
    Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
    Company Information
    Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.