Procure to Pay Manager

pspan style=strongContract: /strongPermanent/Full time/span/ppspan style=strongCompensation: /strong/span/pp /ppspan style=strongIf you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met./strong/span/ppbrspan style=We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over strong150 countries/strong access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi amp; Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms./span/pp /ppspan style=Join our global community of over strong190,000/strong strongdedicated/strong strongemployees/strong around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry./span/pp /ppspan style=uDiscover more by following us ona href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica target=_blank rel=noopener LinkedIn/a! /u/span/pp /pp /ppspan style=strongYour #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica/strong/span/ppspan style=Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible./span/ppGENERAL FUNCTION Accountable for end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) service delivery for North America, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant invoice processing and payments per company policies, GAAP/IFRS, and internal controls. Leads AP through front-line Supervisors who manage day-to-day teams, driving performance (KPIs), continuous improvement, and automation across the P2P value chain. Partners with Purchasing, Receiving, Treasury, GL Accounting, and Business Units to enhance service, optimize cash flow, and safeguard assets. MAJOR DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES • End-to-End Ownership (AP): Owns the full AP lifecycle: 3-way match, exceptions, approvals/workflows, vendor statements, payment runs, and post-payment controls. Ensures policy alignment and audit readiness at all times. • Lead via Supervisors: Sets objectives and cadence for AP Supervisors; establishes clear SLAs, standard work, and escalation paths; coaches leaders to develop teams and bench strength. • KPIs amp; Performance Management: Defines and monitors KPIs (e.g., on-time payment %, touchless rate, 3 way match rate, invoice cycle time, backlog/aging, DPO, GR/IR aging, % past due, % duplicate prevented, debit balance). Runs weekly/monthly performance reviews and implements corrective actions. • Month-End Close: Ensures timely accruals for un-invoiced receipts, GR/IR reconciliation, and G/L reconciliations; validates completeness/accuracy and meets close calendar. • Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Guarantees systematic supplier reconciliations, with aging root-cause remediation (PO, price, quantity, tax, jurisdiction, master data). • Controls amp; Compliance: Maintains robust automated/manual controls, SoD, and documentation (SOPs, Leader Standard Work). Ensures adherence to GAAP/IFRS and corporate policies; supports internal/external audits. • Continuous Improvement (CI): Leads a CI roadmap (Lean/Kaizen) to reduce touch time, backlogs, and exceptions; drives automation (OCR/IDP, workflows, EDI, vendor portals), and stabilizes peak loads at close. • Technology amp; Data: Product owner mindset across SAP and Oracle AP modules (and adjacent tools such as OCR/workflow, Concur/expenses, banking/EDI, BI). Partners with IT for issue resolution, enhancements, and controls. • Business Partnering: Works with Procurement and PO Expeditors on PO quality and terms (payment terms, tax, ship-to/bill-to), with Receiving on GR discipline, with Treasury on cash timing, and with GL on reconciliations and statutory requirements. • Risk amp; Issue Management: Proactively identifies risks (supplier holds, systemic defects, aging spikes) and leads cross-functional playbooks to prevent service disruption. • People Development: Builds leadership pipeline; trains Supervisors and teams on policy, systems, analytics, and problem-solving; fosters a culture of accountability and customer service./pp /ppspan style=strongOur Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​/strong/span/pp /ppspan style=We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique./span/p