Manager, Center of Excellence (CoE), Purchase to Pay (m/f/d)

  • Full Time
  • Düsseldorf, Deutschland
  • Grohe AG

Manager, Center of Excellence (CoE), Purchase to Pay (m/f/d)

Purpose

In this role, you will support the Leader Accounts Payable within the Finance & Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE) and contribute to driving key initiatives in the Purchase to Pay (PTP) area across the EMENA region.

Main Responsibilities

  • Definition of business and technical requirements for process optimizations and automation initiatives in the Accounts Payable (PTP) area
  • Implementing and supporting Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) solutions such as xFlow and/or OpenText for SAP
  • Coordinating and managing the PTP activities of the external Shared Service Center for the LIXIL EMENA region
  • Proactively identifying functional and process‑related issues, harmonization potential, and developing supporting documentation and work instructions for the PTP area, especially for the BPO provider
  • Implementing new processes and optimizing existing processes and solutions within PTP
  • Preparing and analyzing monthly performance evaluations for the respective country organizations
  • Working independently while collaborating closely with the central CoE team in Germany across the EMENA region
  • This role requires a strong process mindset, the ability to work independently, and a collaborative approach to driving improvements across a regional scope.

Job Requirements

  • Apprenticeship or a bachelor’s degree in economics with a focus on finance and accounting
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position within the PTP environment (e.g., SSC, Finance Operations, process consulting)
  • Willingness and ability to delve deeply into technical topics
  • Solid professional experience in the PTP field—ideally within the Center of Excellence of a shared services environment
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, and a structured, self‑directed work style
  • Passion for innovation and strong technical understanding of digital tools
  • Knowledge of SAP (MM/FI) and common PTP platforms (e.g., ARIBA)
  • Excellent written and spoken German and English; additional languages are a plus
  • Enjoyment of working in a highly international environment

What We Offer

  • Attractive and market‑competitive non‑tariff compensation
  • Flexible working time model
  • Individual development through our internal training and development programs
  • Professional onboarding for a successful start
  • Access to a wide range of employee benefits, such as discounts on travel, fashion, media, mobile contracts, and more
  • A strong commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: equal opportunities for all, with individual support
  • A highly motivated, appreciative national and international team that inspires you and supports your growth
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GROHE is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, dedicated to providing innovative water products that deliver "Pure Freude an Wasser". GROHE has been committed to the values of technology, quality, design and sustainability that illustrate GROHE's commitment to creating exceptional experiences. With its engineering, innovation and design activities anchored in Germany, GROHE products bear the quality label "Made in Germany". GROHE was the first in its industry to win the German government’s CSR prize and was also featured in the Fortune® magazine’s ranking of Top 50 that are “Changing the World”.

Since 2014 GROHE is part of LIXIL – a pioneer for water and housing products.