Manager, Procurement Digital Transformation – Accounts Payable & Purchase Channels

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Hiring Remotely in Sofia, Sofia-grad, BGR
Remote
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Lead global Accounts Payable and procure-to-pay transformation, including process redesign, automation, AI, OCR and OpenText VIM implementations, supplier catalogue adoption, and Peppol and e-invoicing compliance. Establish transformation roadmaps, KPIs, business cases, controls, and implementation plans while coordinating Procurement, Finance, Tax, Legal, Technology, suppliers, and senior stakeholders across global rollouts.
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Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.


The Role

Key Responsibilities 

Lead AP Transformation 

  • Own the transformation roadmap for global Accounts Payable & Invoice-to-Pay processes including staying ahead of changing global regulations. 

  • Identify bottlenecks, manual activity, recurring exceptions & opportunities to simplify & standardize processes. 

  • Reduce invoice cycle time, errors, rework & manual intervention. 

  • Increase straight-through & touchless invoice processing. 

  • Improve PO compliance & upstream purchasing behaviors that contribute to AP inefficiency. 

  • Define baselines, targets & KPIs to measure transformation benefits. 

Drive Automation & AI 

  • Identify & prioritize automation & AI opportunities across invoice capture, coding, matching, duplicate detection & exception management. 

  • Develop business cases based on productivity, accuracy, control improvement & ROI. 

  • Lead pilots & proof-of-concepts & scale successful solutions. 

  • Ensure appropriate controls, data quality & human oversight for AI-enabled processes. 

Lead OCR & VIM Implementation 

  • Own global implementation & optimization of OCR / Intelligent Document Processing & Vendor Invoice Management solutions. 

  • Define requirements for invoice capture, validation, matching, approvals & exception handling. 

  • Partner with SAP, OpenText VIM & integration teams through design, testing, UAT, deployment & stabilization. 

  • Improve OCR accuracy & reduce manual correction rates. 

Supplier Catalogues 

  • Lead implementation & adoption of Supplier Catalogues as a preferred purchase channel. 

  • Identify suppliers & spend categories suitable for catalogue enablement. 

  • Implement hosted & punch-out catalogues in partnership with Procurement Operations & Category Management. 

  • Increase catalogue spend while reducing free-text requisitions & non-compliant purchasing. 

Lead Peppol & European E-Invoicing 

  • Lead implementation of Peppol & applicable European e-invoicing requirements, Brazil Tax Regulations and other global Accounts Payable regulations. 

  • Translate regulatory requirements into business & technology requirements. 

  • Partner with Tax, Finance, Legal, AP & Technology teams on implementation. 

  • Coordinate supplier enablement, testing, deployment readiness & rollout across impacted European entities. 

What Success Looks Like 

Success will be measured through outcomes such as: 

  • Reduced invoice processing cycle time. 

  • Increased touchless & straight-through processing. 

  • Reduced invoice exceptions, errors & rework. 

  • Improved OCR extraction accuracy. 

  • Increased PO-backed invoice processing. 

  • Increased Supplier Catalogue adoption & spend. 

  • Reduced free-text purchasing. 

  • Successful global rollout of OCR / VIM capabilities. 

  • On-time implementation of Peppol & European e-invoicing requirements. 

  • Quantified productivity improvements from automation & AI. 


Who You Are

Required Experience 

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Pay, Finance Transformation, Procurement Transformation or a related discipline. 

  • Demonstrated leadership of teams or major transformation workstreams. 

  • Proven experience delivering a significant AP, P2P or Finance transformation. 

  • Strong understanding of invoice capture, PO & non-PO invoices, matching, approvals, exception management & invoice posting. 

  • Experience improving processes through process engineering, Lean, automation or continuous improvement. 

  • Strong analytical skills with experience using KPIs to identify issues & demonstrate results. 

  • Ability to influence stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Technology & senior leadership. 

  • Fluent professional English. 

Preferred Experience 

Experience in several of the following areas is advantageous: 

  • SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC Accounts Payable. 

  • OpenText Vendor Invoice Management. 

  • OCR / Intelligent Document Processing. 

  • SAP Ariba or SAP Business Network. 

  • Hosted & punch-out Supplier Catalogues. 

  • Peppol & European e-invoicing. 

  • SAP Document & Reporting Compliance. 

  • RPA / workflow automation. 

  • AI applications within Finance or Procurement. 

  • Process mining or Power BI. 

Direct experience in every technology is not required. We are looking for someone with a strong transformation track record, demonstrated leadership capability & the ability to quickly learn & apply new technology. 

Education 

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Relevant Lean, Agile, Project Management, SAP or Finance Transformation certifications are advantageous. 


Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Pay, Finance Transformation, Procurement Transformation, or a related discipline
  • Leadership experience managing teams or major transformation workstreams
  • Experience delivering a significant AP, P2P, or Finance transformation
  • Strong knowledge of invoice capture, PO and non-PO invoices, matching, approvals, exception management, and invoice posting
  • Experience improving processes through process engineering, Lean, automation, or continuous improvement
  • Strong analytical skills and experience using KPIs to identify issues and demonstrate results
  • Ability to influence stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Technology, and senior leadership
  • Fluent professional English
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC Accounts Payable
  • Experience with OpenText Vendor Invoice Management
  • Experience with OCR or Intelligent Document Processing
  • Experience with SAP Ariba or SAP Business Network
  • Experience with hosted and punch-out Supplier Catalogues
  • Experience with Peppol and European e-invoicing
  • Experience with SAP Document & Reporting Compliance
  • Experience with RPA or workflow automation
  • Experience applying AI within Finance or Procurement
  • Experience with process mining or Power BI
  • Relevant Lean, Agile, Project Management, SAP, or Finance Transformation certifications

Kyndryl Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kyndryl and has not been reviewed or approved by Kyndryl.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good in some roles, with mentions of “good pay,” “great pay and benefits,” and an “acceptable salary range” paired with bonuses. Certain senior or consulting tracks are described as market-competitive.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, paid time off, holidays, and a dedicated volunteer day are highlighted as positives. Parental leave exists companywide alongside sick leave and disability coverage.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote and hybrid flexibility is emphasized, including 100% remote roles and a formal flexible workplace policy. Well‑being resources such as the Be Well program and an EAP are available.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
46,070 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems. We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar. Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.

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