Job Specifications
Position: Senior Manager – Data & Process Governance
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Languages: English + Dutch or French
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced professional to take ownership of our end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) activities. This role oversees how the organisation designs, governs, and continually improves its S2P processes and supporting technologies.
The S2P framework includes the full lifecycle of sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and payment operations.
Scope of the Process
Sourcing Activities
Identifying and assessing potential suppliers
Managing quote requests and competitive bidding
Leading negotiations and preparing agreements
Contract Lifecycle
Drafting, approving, and maintaining supplier contracts
Monitoring compliance and contract renewals
Procure-to-Pay Execution
Creating purchase requests and orders
Validating goods and services received
Checking invoices and coordinating payments
This role is central to major SAP transformation projects, ensuring that business needs are reflected in system design and that the process brings value to Procurement, Finance, and Logistics.
Main Responsibilities
1. Process Leadership & Design
Define, maintain, and continuously refine the global S2P operating model in line with SAP standards.
Drive global harmonisation of procedures across all teams.
Maintain all documentation, including process flows, controls, and performance indicators.
2. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Spot opportunities for automation, simplification, and digital enablement (e.g., e-invoicing, OCR).
Track new industry and SAP developments such as AI-driven invoice processing.
Initiate and coordinate pilot projects to test new tools or methods.
3. Contribution to Functional Design
Represent the S2P area within the organisation’s design governance board.
Review, challenge, and approve functional solution proposals.
Work closely with SAP and IT specialists to ensure designs are scalable and realistic.
Consolidate and prioritise process and system requirements.
4. Collaboration Across Functions
Act as the main connection point for teams in Procurement, Finance, Logistics, and IT.
Organise workshops to gather input, align stakeholders, and secure decisions.
5. Change Enablement
Analyse business impacts of upcoming changes.
Support communication and learning initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new ways of working.
Promote consistent use of SAP and adherence to defined standards.
6. Data Governance
Safeguard data quality and consistency for all S2P-related master and transactional data.
Work with data teams on standards, governance, cleansing, and migration activities.
Validate migrated data during system go-lives.
7. Compliance & Internal Controls
Ensure that processes meet regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements.
Track core KPIs, including purchase order compliance and invoice processing metrics.
Provide evidence and documentation during audits.
8. Implementation Support
Mobilise the right resources throughout design, build, testing, and deployment phases.
Validate proposed solutions and ensure they meet all S2P requirements.
Approve final go-live readiness for S2P-related components.
Required Background
At least 7 years of experience managing S2P processes, ideally in an international organisation.
Strong knowledge of SAP (preferably S/4HANA), including key modules such as MM and FI.
Proven track record in major ERP or finance transformation projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
Key Internal Partners
Finance: Ensuring accuracy in invoicing, payments, and compliance.
IT / SAP Teams: Collaboration on design, testing, and issue resolution.
Procurement: Aligning procurement strategies with operational processes.
Design Governance Board: Reviewing and approving system and process changes.
Change & Training Teams: Supporting rollouts and adoption.
Innovation & Digital Functions: Exploring new technologies for process improvement.
About the Organisation
You will join a team dedicated to creating opportunities through technology. We work according to four guiding principles: caring for people, making a meaningful difference, simplifying complexity, and embracing innovation.
Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared by a member of our team.
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