Sr. Analyst, Procure to Pay – Procurement Operations

The Senior Financial Analyst, Procure to Pay (P2P) Procurement Operation Services will support Versant’s day-to-day P2P operations within the Accounting Operations function. Reporting to a Senior Manager of P2P, this role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely execution of core P2P activities including purchase order lifecycle management, vendor onboarding support, and issue resolution. The analyst will also assist in tracking performance metrics, maintaining compliance with internal controls, and supporting audit and tax reporting requirements. This role will partner closely with business units, vendors, and shared service providers to deliver best-in-class procurement support. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery Lead and/or participate on process improvement/reengineering projects that will enhance procure to pay processes and procure to pay tools Setup, Process, and maintain purchase orders, and vendor records, in SAP and related workflow systems (e.g., O365, SNAP, Vera, etc.,) Manage vendor master data and security governance requests such as changes to PO terms & conditions, commodity codes, purchasing groups, payment terms, and security job roles Monitor PO status and vendor inquiries; ensure timely resolution of issues related PO issuance, spend limits, 2 and 3 way match timeliness and accuracy, payment delays, or vendor setup. Serve as a point of contact for business users and vendors for inquiries related to PO creation/updates, and Supplier setup / enablement. Resolve or advance issues that come through the P2P Helpdesk Maintain documentation for issue resolution and escalation logs in accordance with standard operating procedures Engage with BPO resources, as needed, to assist with outsourced activities Engage Sourcing partners and suppliers to setup, deploy, and ensure accuracy to catalogue content and ongoing improvements (both internal and punch out), as well as support guided buying processes where necessary Liaise with business partners across the organization, e.g. Accounts Payable, Sourcing, Legal, Tax, Finance, Accounting Support system testing and new initiatives including acquisitions and mergers Standards and Controls Adhere to internal controls, SOX requirements, and company procurement Support control documentation and walkthroughs for P2P audit requirements Conduct periodic reviews of vendor master data and assist in exception workflow tracking Ensure data integrity in vendor records in SAP and supporting systems Performance Monitor and track operational KPIs such as invoice processing cycle time, PO compliance, on-time payment rates, and exception volumes Prepare standard reports and dashboards to assist in weekly/monthly performance tracking Identify and escalate recurring issues or trends in P2P delivery that impact timeliness or compliance Stay abreast of new tools and technologies in the procurement space and determine how they can be applied Assist with the documentation of process improvement opportunities and system enhancement needs People Collaborate with P2P team and other shared services teams Provide peer support and knowledge-sharing across the P2P team Support training of new users and internal stakeholders on P2P tools, workflows, and policies