Senior Purchasing Specialist - Accounts payable - Detroit
Company Overview:
GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.
We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference.GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.
Are you one of us?
GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.
For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com.
What you will do:
We are seeking a Senior procurement specialist to join our Procurement Team and play a key role in ensuring seamless financial operations, supplier payment processes, and compliance within the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle. This position requires strong expertise in accounts payable, reconciliations, invoice processing, and procurement financial controls to support the organization’s purchasing and vendor management activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage accounts payable, invoice processing, and supplier reconciliations within the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle.
- Ensure PO and invoice compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and company policies.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and Suppliers to resolve payment issues and inquiries.
- Support audit preparations and maintain SOX compliance in procurement financial activities.
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation in procurement accounting operations.
- Utilize ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, etc.) for accurate financial reporting and controls.
What you should bring:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, or procurement finance.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar) for P2P and financial transactions.
- Strong understanding of invoice-to-pay (I2P), three-way matching (PO, invoice, receipt), and vendor reconciliation.
- Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance, and internal audit requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Understanding of tax regulations (GST, VAT, WHT) related to supplier payments.
- Familiarity with procurement tools (Coupa, Ariba, or other eProcurement platforms).
- Be part of a dynamic procurement finance team driving operational excellence.
- Gain exposure to global financial operations and best-in-class procurement practices.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in finance and procurement.
Interested candidates should apply with their updated resume.