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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Benefits Platform, Continuous Learning Options, Hybrid Working Model
Posted 49d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Global Process Owner is responsible for designing and driving the vision, strategy, and operational excellence of the global Requisition to Pay process across 100+ countries. This includes leading digital transformations, ensuring global standardization, and managing governance and risk across a matrix environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 15 years of experience in global process management or GBS leadership, specifically within Procure to Pay in large multinational corporations. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and automation tools, along with executive presence and fluency in English, is required.
Full job description
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
As the Global Process Owner (GPO), you will design, own and drive: the vision, strategy, and operational excellence of the global Requisition to Pay process across 100+ countries in a matrix environment.
The individual will act as the ultimate owner, accountable for end-to-end process design, execution, transformation, and continuous improvement across business units, regions, and shared service centers. You will do so while securing customer centricity, mature change management and best industry practice.
Key responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to: 1. Global Process Strategy
Define, own, and evolve the end-to-end global process strategy in alignment with corporate objectives
Champion standardization, global scalability, and process harmonization while balancing local regulatory needs
Lead the development of global policies, frameworks, KPIs, and taxonomies
2. Transformation Leadership
Execute strategy with the tactical discipline, based on developed roadmaps encompassing key enabling elements
Design and support implementation of key transformation programs (e.g., ERP migrations, AI-driven automation, GBS expansions)
Integrate digital innovations (e.g., RPA, AI, process mining) into the core process strategy
Act as the executive sponsor for major cross-functional initiatives impacting the process
Onboard and develop talent that is amp to support ongoing transformation with subject matter expertise
3. Performance & Value Delivery
Develop global performance metrics (SIPOC based model), targets, and value realization frameworks
Drive relentless focus on cost optimization, efficiency, cycle time reduction, and service quality
Identify opportunities for process improvement through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and benchmarking against industry best practices and enhance operational performance of Finance as Key Business Partners to support the company’s strategic goals.
Support the adoption and expansion of GBS capabilities and services by designing a service portfolio and catalog built on Group requirements and GBS’ customer needs and expectations
Staying on top of digital transformation and innovation trends ready to advise, assess and implement best practice
Own escalation paths, change control processes, and process risk management frameworks
Report on process performance to senior leadership and recommend strategic adjustments as necessary
5. Stakeholders Engagement
Act as trusted advisor to senior business leaders across all regions
Lead global process councils, forums, and user communities to drive alignment and adoption
Engage with Risk Management & Internal Control team, internal and external auditors to address compliance and risk management requirements
Collaborate across corporate functions, country leadership, IT, and Shared Services
Secure mature Business Partner Index
6. People Leadership & Capability Building
Build and nurture a global process network including Regional Process Owners, Local Leaders, and SMEs. Act according to mature leadership practice
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centricity
Lead by example fostering culture of integrity, inclusion and respect for individual
Qualifications
For job application, please submit English CV
Mandatory
• Experience: 15+ years in global process management, transformation, or GBS leadership roles
• Experience as a process owner for procure to pay with knowledge of source to pay
• Industries: Experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) or large matrixed organizations ($5B+ revenue)
•Systems: Expertise with ERP (SAP, Oracle), BPM tools, Automation platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere),
Analytics (PowerBI, Celonis), compliance platforms, warehousing, precision time protocol and workflows digitalization
• Ability to execute tactically and with discipline, providing clear guidelines across the board
• Executive presence - comfort operating and influencing at board/senior leadership level
• Good understanding of compliance and regulatory risks and requirements
• Agility & resilience - thrive in ambiguity and dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English
Preferred
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required); MBA or Master's degree
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, ITIL, or equivalent certifications
• Strategic process thinking - connect process excellence to business outcomes
*Up to 20% business travel would be expected globally
Additional Information
Why SGS?
Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.
SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.
Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
Benefits platform.
Hybrid working model
Join Us: At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.
Related keywords
Requisition to PayProcure to PaySource to PaySAPOracleUiPathAutomation AnywherePowerBICelonisLean Six Sigma Black BeltPMPITILSOXGDPRESG ReportingSIPOC
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