Source to Pay Specialist

Employer · IBM

BuyerFinance clerkBookkeeping assistantFull-time

Budapest

At IBM Finance & Operations, we are the backbone of IBM's transformation driving efficiency, transparency, and smart decision-making across the business. Our teams provide the insight and discipline that guide strategy, ensure financial strength, and enable IBM to invest in innovation and growth.

Tasks

  • Support sourcing activities including supplier identification, onboarding, and data maintenance while supporting execution of category strategies and sourcing initiatives.
  • Assist with supplier setup, extensions, and compliance checks in line with internal policies.
  • Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure smooth collaboration.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding activities for external workers, ensuring standardized and compliant execution.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Hiring Managers and internal departments regarding account creation and access management.
  • Act as gatekeeper in the requisition process by validating requirements and enforcing procurement policies.
  • Process and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with procedures.
  • Collaborate with requesters, category managers, and suppliers to resolve issues and gather required information.
  • Provide guidance on procurement processes, tools, and policies.
  • Support invoice processing, validation, and exception handling activities.
  • Investigate discrepancies, mismatches, errors and duplicate invoices.
  • Assist in resolving payment-related inquiries from suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate with vendors regarding invoices or documentation that do not meet required standards.
  • Respond to queries from employees, hiring managers, HR, suppliers, and vendors in a timely and professional manner.
  • Provide 1st & 2nd level support to resolve cases via phone and ticketing system.
  • Log, track, and resolve tickets in relevant tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
  • Deliver "how-to" support and process guidance to users.
  • Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams with proper documentation.
  • Ensure all activities comply with the relevant policies, controls, and audit requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation for all transactions.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to automation and standardization initiatives.
  • Support reporting and analysis activities related to our S2P operations.

Conditions & benefits

Continuous learning and career developmentIBM offers continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values diverse perspectives.

Requirements

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English is mandatory.
  • Additional languages such as Dutch or German is an advantage.
  • Experience in procurement, sourcing, accounts payable, or shared services operations.
  • Good understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P) or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality focus.
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Ability to apply business processes, work instructions, and controls consistently.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve operational issues.
  • Experience with procurement and enterprise tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, ServiceNow, Workday) is an advantage.
  • Bachelor's Degree

Posted Oct 21, 2026 · Updated 13 days ago · 0 views