VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) Expert

Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €31 Billion international wholesaler with operations in more than 30 countries. The store network comprises a total of 623 stores in 21 countries, of which 522 offer out-of-store delivery (OOS), and 94 dedicated depots. In 12 countries, METRO runs only the delivery business by its delivery companies (Food Service Distribution, FSD). 

HoReCa and Traders are core customer groups of METRO. The HoReCa section includes hotels, restaurants, catering companies as well as bars, cafés and canteen operators. The Traders section includes small grocery stores and kiosks. The majority of all customer groups are small and medium-sized enterprises as well as sole traders. METRO helps them manage their business challenges more effectively. 

MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide HR, Finance, IT & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.

Overview -

We are seeking an experienced VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) Expert with a strong background in SAP Financial Processing and Invoice Verification. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our vendor invoice processes, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and accuracy in our financial operations. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders to implement and maintain VIM solutions, troubleshoot issues, and provide training and support to end-users.

Join our team and experience the spirit of "We make it count."
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Invoice Processing and Verification: Manage the end-to-end process of vendor invoice management, including receipt, verification, and processing of invoices using SAP systems
• Automation and System Integration: Utilize SAP ERP integrations automation tools such as OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to streamline invoice processing and reduce manual errors
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all vendor invoice activities comply with legal and financial standards. Prepare supportive reports and manage periodic statements to meet external reporting requirements
• Vendor Communication and Dispute Resolution: Oversee the end-to-end vendor invoice management process, from receipt to payment. Resolve discrepancies related to invoice amounts, pre-approval discrepancies, and overbilling efficiently
• Data Management and Analysis: Maintain accurate vendor data, verify critical financial details, and analyze invoice data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaboration and Process Improvement: Work closely with Finance, Procurement, IT, and other departments to identify outdated systems, streamline processes, and implement best practices in vendor invoice management
• Support successful rollout management: Lead and deliver Fit to template workshops, analyze local requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business informatics, business administration, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field,
• Solid knowledge (min. 3 years) in Financial Accounting, specifically Accounts Payable
• Proven experience (min. 3 years) in large scale SAP transformations projects and specifically in VIM solution, SAP Financial Processing and Invoice Verification is essential. Familiarity with SAP-BCM, SAP-VIM, and other related systems is highly desirable, as well as understanding of vendor management best practices, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively handle vendor interactions and work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) 

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and Solution oriented attitude
• Leading by example
• Flexibility to handle changing situations and unexpected challenges
• Strategic Thinking.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role and showing potential for future leadership position.
• Integrity and honesty first approach
• Result self-driven and high motivation.
• Excellent Communication skills
• Open to travel
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to achieve common goals.
• Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Demonstrate high levels of self-motivation and enthusiasm in tackling challenges and driving process improvements.