Purchase to Pay - Senior Manager

About Nscale Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you'll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Purchase to Pay (P2P) Senior Manager to lead the design, optimization, and strategic oversight of Nscale's end-to-end procure-to-pay operations. This role is critical in ensuring operational excellence, compliance, cost efficiency, and scalability across our global procurement and accounts payable functions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will own the full P2P lifecycle—from supplier management and purchase order control through invoice processing and payment execution. You'll drive process improvements, implement best practices, and build a high-performing team while ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and visibility at scale. This is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for someone who combines operational rigor with a bias toward continuous improvement and automation. What You'll Do Process Design & Optimization - Design, implement, and continuously improve end-to-end P2P workflows, including procurement policies, approval matrices, and controls - Establish clear processes for supplier onboarding, PO creation, three-way matching, invoice processing, and payment execution - Drive process standardization across global operations while accommodating local market requirements Supplier & Vendor Management - Establish and maintain supplier performance standards, conducting regular reviews and scorecards - Lead supplier onboarding, risk assessments, and ongoing compliance monitoring - Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across critical procurement categories - Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and SLAs to drive cost efficiency and service quality - Support third-party risk management (TPRM) to ensure supplier compliance and alignment with Nscale standards Financial Controls & Compliance - Establish and maintain robust P2P controls, including segregation of duties, authorization limits, and audit trails - Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions - Maintain accurate records and documentation for internal audits, external audits, and board reporting. Accounts Payable Operations - Oversee invoice receipt, matching, coding, and payment processing with high accuracy and efficiency - Manage payment scheduling to optimize cash flow while maintaining strong vendor relationships - Monitor aged payables and manage dispute resolution with suppliers - Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and reconciliations to GL System & Data Management - Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of P2P systems (ERP, procurement platforms, payment solutions) - Lead data governance initiatives, including master data management for suppliers, cost centers, and GL coding - Maintain clean, auditable transactional data across all P2P systems - Implement reporting and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into spend, compliance, and operational KPIs Team Leadership & Development - Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing P2P team, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations - Provide training and guidance on P2P processes, system usage, and compliance requirements Strategic Analytics & Cost Management - Analyze spend patterns and supplier performance to identify cost optimization opportunities - Conduct market benchmarking and competitive analysis to ensure value for money - Develop and track KPIs (cycle time, approval timeliness, payment accuracy, supplier performance) - Support budget forecasting and cash flow planning for the finance team About You Essential Experience - 8+ years in Purchase to Pay, procurement operations, or accounts payable management roles - Proven track record leading and scaling P2P operations in high-growth, fast-paced environments - Strong experience with process design, automation, and system optimization - Deep understanding of P2P controls, compliance frameworks, and best practices - Experience managing both transactional teams and strategic vendor relationships - Demonstrated ability to implement ERP systems or major process changes successfully Technical Skills - Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or equivalent) - Experience with procurement platforms, payment solutions, and P2P automation tools - Strong Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with data visualization (Tableau, Power BI) - Working knowledge of APIs and system integrations Equal Opportunities Statement We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here. Nscale does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from recruitment agencies.