P2P Business Analyst Matosinhos

P2P Business Analyst
Matosinhos
Matosinhos, Porto District, Portugal

In 1966, in Marseilles, while the world was talking about Star Trek , Sodexo was serving its first customers, launching our journey in Quality-of-Life Services, led by the visionary Pierre Bellon.

Since then, we have continued to grow, providing essential everyday solutions and improving the lives of millions worldwide. Supported by 400, 000 dedicated colleagues in 64 countries, we keep expanding and innovating.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! Five years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

Opportunity: P2P Business Analyst

This role aims at simplifying supply management processes for operations through a lean approach. This is a part of the current workstream on ERP process under the shared responsibility of finance and supply management.

The scope is regional, with an initial focus on European

In this position, you will analyze current supply management processes, identify inefficiencies and their root causes, and implement improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Working closely with teams in Supply, Finance, and Operations, you will develop streamlined and standardized processes that reduce administrative burdens, improve communication, and shorten lead times for key tasks such as order processing and invoicing.

As part of the implementation phase, you will lead workshops, train key users, and support different countries in formalizing and adopting best practices. You will also build a global network of process experts to facilitate knowledge sharing and accelerate the adoption of improvements across regions.

A key aspect of the role is continuous improvement—monitoring performance indicators, enforcing standard practices, and collaborating on the development of supporting IS&T solutions. By taking a proactive and structured approach, you will help ensure that supply management processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with global best practices.

What will you do?

• Work with country teams to lead a
  - term study on local existing processes versus global standard processes
• Map root cause, pain points and country specificities, identify commonalities, make recommendations
• Draft and propose a plan of concrete actions to improve current process on below topics:

PR / PO processes incl. approval lead time & compliance

Good receipt lead time & simplification

Invoice Matching

• Measure / Benchmark Process Performance Indicators
• Support to define and drive the overall roadmap
• Feed the development of supporting IS&T solutions starting with the European countries

Review and evaluate change requests and country localizations

Enforce the implementation of standard practices where gaps are identified and escalate significant issues to the Regional and Global BPO

• Support the communication and engagement strategy.

What you'll need to succeed? :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ideally have worked in Supply Management for 5+ years
• Must have a strong knowledge of On-Site operations / segment intimacy
• Experience in lean management and/or six sigma
• Strong knowledge of procure to pay process
• Process driven orientation and experience of working with cross functional teams and global stakeholders
• Experience in supporting change at a senior management level with internal and external stakeholders as well as suppliers
• Project Management experience is a plus
• Fluency in English required, ability to speak other European language is a plus
• Team Player
• Communicator and Negotiator
• Demonstrate strong
  - organization abilities to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
• Exhibit effective planning skills to develop and implement strategies that meet project deadlines and goals
• Problem solving,
  - on
• Disciplined and accountable
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to travel

What we have to offer you?

• Hybrid working model;
• Flexible working hours;
• Health & Life Insurance;
• Attractive Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
• Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
• More than 6000 free online courses;
• Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
• Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
• Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

Apply now! Send your CV to Recruitment. SBS. Portugal@sodexo.com with the job title in the subject line. Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers.

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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