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Purchase to Pay Team Leader
Schindler Group
Manufactures, installs, services and modernizes elevators, escalators and moving walkways globally.
Lead and manage a Purchase to Pay team responsible for overseeing the entire purchase to pay cycle, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines.
14d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Addlestone, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
70,406 Employees
Service Specialisms
Elevator Services
Escalator Services
Maintenance
Installation
Modernization
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Public Transit
Office Buildings
Hotels
Hospitals
Apartment Complexes
Low-rise Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
escalator ordering
p2p process
purchase compliance
vendor management
team leadership
process improvement
To bring the dual brand and escalators into the ordering process
Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends
Complete lift ordering with all localised parts across the business, ensuring escalators and elevators are delivered on the required date
Responsible for directly managing the purchasing and logistics administrators
Compile reports on supplier performance and statistics.
To ensure all works carried out are covered by an accurate purchase order
Oversee the Purchase to Pay cycle process for efficient and accurate handling of administering vendor onboarding and off-boarding (as instructed by the procurement team, purchase requisitions, purchase order creation and facilitating the business through timely goods receipting
Acting as system owner for purchasing and ordering modules, collaborating with IT for efficiency and improvements
To ensure all lead times are met and published via the order confirmation proces
Liaise with the claims department to process internal parts and supply claims accordingly, with FQE department
The leadership, development, and management of the team through the employment lifecycle
Drive initiatives to improve processes, implement new technologies and ensure P2P process remains efficient and effective
Drive down total costs of transactional purchasing i.e. purchase orders, good receipting and invoice matching
Maintain vendor master data and resolve supplier issues
Ensuring that the team is appropriately resourced, informed, motivated, and trained to meet business objectives
Generate reports and insights for management, focussing on overall P2P performance
Monitor Key Performance Indicators, report on team performance and secure opportunities for efficiency
Engage and lead teams to high performance
Ensure purchasing compliance is maintained, e.g. utilisation of correct General Ledger codes, alignment with published limits of authority e.t.c.
To train where appropriate new process improvements
What you bring
project management
process management
power bi
erp
procurement
leadership
Project Management skills
Professional experience in process management
Great Attitude (Can Do) and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
Power BI, Excel, Access and Enterprise Resource Planning database management skills
Worked within a complex multi-national business with a supply chain reporting background
Full UK Driving Licence
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills/ team player
Personality with powers of self-assertion in a multi-cultural engineering environment
Experience with procurement management tools
Strong presentation and communication skills, with customer service etiquette
Demonstrated knowledge and application of purchase to pay concepts
Experience integrating systems with third party i.e. suppliers, sub-contractors, banks, HMRC, third party accreditation providers
Strong process management skills
Strong experience inleading and managing others
Excellent time management, planning and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
Ability to proactively build relationships and manage expectations across internal & external
Ability to prioritise workload effectively, and working with attention to detail
Experience of working in complex matrix organisation
Benefits
Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Ambition (both technical and leadership) – the opportunity has significant career growth potential both locally and internationally
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
standard background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process.
The company was established in Switzerland, marking the beginning of its legacy in transportation solutions.
2B journeys daily
Daily Passenger Journeys
Enabling seamless movement across global transportation hubs, high-rises, malls, and public spaces.
$13.7B revenue
Annual Revenue
Strong financial performance with significant contributions from service and modernization divisions in 2023.
300 units delivered
Recent Project Milestone
Recent deployment includes nearly 300 elevator units to The Avenues in Riyadh.
Over 1,000 branches
Global Presence
Operates through a network of over 1,000 branches globally, showcasing extensive reach and operational capacity.
656 ft tower
Elevator Test Tower
Features the world’s first dedicated elevator test tower in Shanghai for advanced safety and performance testing.
Evolved into a global leader in vertical and horizontal transportation, designing and deploying cutting-edge elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
Offers a comprehensive portfolio encompassing new installations, modernization, and maintenance, highlighted by innovative solutions like the R.I.S.E robotic elevator installer.
Recent significant projects include delivering hundreds of elevator systems for the Grand Paris Express.
Culture + Values
Safety – Safety for each one of our passengers and employees is foremost.
Create value for the customer – Our customers are at the heart of what we do: their success is our success.
Commitment to people development – We foster lifelong learning and empower employees to help shape the future of our company.
Integrity & trust – We follow the highest standards of professional and personal conduct in all our relations.
Sustainability – Sustainability is integral to the Schindler way of doing business, defining how we work – creating long-term value for all.
Quality – We aim to deliver genuine Swiss quality, based on leading technology, precision engineering, and innovative, sustainable solutions.
Environment + Sustainability
90% Reduction by 2040
Net-Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving full-scope net-zero greenhouse gas emissions with a 90% reduction across Scopes 1, 2, & 3 by 2040 compared to 2020 levels.
50% & 42% Reductions
Science-Based Targets
Approved science-based targets include a 50% reduction for Scopes 1 & 2 and a 42% reduction for Scope 3 by 2030, starting from a 2020 baseline.
100% Renewable by 2025
Electricity Goal
Aims to procure 100% renewable electricity across all operations by 2025.
30% Energy Improvement
Product Efficiency
New elevator and escalator products achieve a 30% improvement in energy efficiency compared to previous models.
Achieved 90% Renewable Electricity in 2022
Targeting ISO 50001 Certification for Major Production Sites by 2025
25% Maintenance Portfolio Cloud-Connected in 2022
40% Energy Reduction with PORT 4D System
Roadmap Includes Strategies Like Circular Design and Low-Carbon Materials
Inclusion & Diversity
69,000+ employees
Global workforce
A workforce spanning over 69,000 individuals across 130+ nationalities.
13% female
Gender distribution
As of end-2023, 13% of the workforce identifies as female, with 87% male.
300+ women
Leadership programs
Over 300 women participated in leadership and advancement programs.
5 generations
Workforce diversity
Encourages multigenerational teams, up to five generations working together.
Committed to UN Women’s Empowerment Principles; CEO regularly reviews gender progress.
Equal‑pay initiative ensuring fair pay regardless of gender.
Part of Valuable 500 commitment to improve recruitment and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Support for UN Standards of Conduct tackling discrimination against LGBTI people; awarded Swiss LGBTI* label.
Employee inclusion networks for gender, LGBTQIA+, multicultural/ethnicity, generations, diverse abilities, mental wellbeing, U.S. veterans.
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