Senior Associate

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EY – SCS-S2P  - Senior Associate (Source to Pay Operations – Talent Procurement)

The opportunity

The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) operations for Contract Staffing within GDS India. The role involves procurement support, purchase order management, invoice processing, vendor governance, budgeting coordination, statutory provisioning, and stakeholder management to ensure seamless service delivery and compliance with organizational policies and financial controls.

 

Your key responsibilities:

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Manage onboarding and operational support for contract staffing vendors across GDS India.
• Conduct vendor walkthrough sessions to explain procurement, purchase order, and invoicing processes.
• Understand and validate vendor GST registrations, SEZ/Non-SEZ requirements, and billing structures.
• Coordinate with compliance teams to ensure newly onboarded vendors meet organizational requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor-related operational and billing queries.

Purchase Order (PO) Management

• Manage procurement activities for multiple contract staffing vendors.
• Raise and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders based on business requirements and joiner information.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to obtain WBS codes and budget allocations.
• Facilitate budget transfer requests and ensure funding availability before procurement processing.
• Validate contract agreements, Statements of Work (SOW), and bridge funding requirements prior to PO creation.
• Monitor PO validity and value utilization and process amendments as required.
• Engage with procurement, finance, portal, and buyer teams to ensure timely PO issuance and closure.

 Invoice Processing and Payments

• Ensure adherence to invoice submission timelines and established vendor invoicing processes.
• Validate invoices against approved purchase orders and contractual terms.
• Support invoice approvals, debit note creation, and service confirmations where required.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment bottlenecks.
• Monitor and support MSME invoice compliance and timely payment processing.
• Raise finance support tickets and coordinate issue resolution for payment-related exceptions.
• Address vendor inquiries related to GST, TDS, billing, and payment matters.
• Obtain and document required business approvals for exceptional invoice processing scenarios.
• Verify supporting documentation, including timesheets and approvals, before invoice clearance.

Financial Controls and Provisioning

• Review monthly outstanding reports received from vendors.
• Prepare monthly accruals and provisions for unpaid contract staffing invoices.
• Support statutory and year-end provisioning activities in coordination with finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial reporting and accounting requirements.

Reporting and Governance

• Maintain accurate and centralized records of contract staffing resources, purchase orders, invoices, and financial status.
• Prepare operational reports and dashboards for management review.
• Drive process compliance and data accuracy across procurement and payment activities.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder experience.

 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Accounts Payable processes.
• Knowledge of purchase order lifecycle management, invoice processing, accruals, and financial controls.
• Understanding of GST, TDS, MSME compliance requirements, and contract staffing procurement.
• Experience working with ERP/procurement systems and financial workflows.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Operations, or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Procurement Operations, P2P/S2P Operations, Finance Operations, or Shared Services environment.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

 

What we look for

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and vendor relationship management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and customer-centric mindset.

 

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

 

 

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