Job Description

Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd | Business Area:

Information Services (IT)

Senior Specialist - Vendor Invoice Management

Kolkata, West Bengal, India | Workplace Type:

On-Site | Job Type: Regular / Permanent / Unlimited / FTE | Reference Code: req26384



It's about Being What's next.

What's in it for you?



The Senior Specialist in this position will be responsible for Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) configuration, continuous improvements and standardizations of VIM solutions across SAP systems with the objective to optimize exception, approval and blocked invoice workflows and to increase efficiencies and to maximize the level of automation of the full end-to-end process. Also supporting OCR application installation and administration (Invoice Capture for SAP), continuously improve OCR recognition and invoice validation, training of end users (validators), central training of documents.



At Linde, employees can enjoy a range of benefits that make the workplace comfortable and enjoyable. These include loyalty offers, annual leave, an on-site eatery, employee resource groups, and teams that provide support and foster a sense of community. These benefits demonstrate Linde's commitment to creating a positive work experience for its employees.



Making an impact. What will you do?



You will be responsible for Incident & problem resolution (3rd level support) within defined SLAs and set priorities in close collaboration with Corporate IT and regional IT teams (2nd level support) and with business stakeholders in regions EMEA and APAC

You will also be doing Regression testing & regression test support during major releases and system upgrades

You will support the development of automated tests

You will be responsible for gathering and analyze business requirements, translate these requirements into functional and technical scope and functional specifications

You will Design, build and implement improvements and new functional solutions for Vendor Invoice Management processes in

You will also be contributing to SAP based on state-of-the-art SAP standard system capabilities and technical standards, complying with Linde IT standards and IT strategy and fully meeting business requirements

You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies and cost reductions, leveraging S/4Hana capabilities and new VIM functionality

You will coordinate the implementation of new VIM functionality in SAP ECC and S/4Hana Systems according to Linde plc project management guidelines

Knowledge transfer/guidance to and training preparation and delivery for IT and business stakeholders of new IT functionalities and IT solutions

You will be responsible for collaborating and consult with business and IT teams or stakeholders and manage external service providers to deliver highly dependable, secure, and integrated solutions meeting compliance requirements to the business

You will be cross-skilling team members to allow growth of team members, distribution of knowledge across team members and a more flexible work allocation.

You will be responsible for Business Center implementation and integration of inbound channels, including scanning, e-mail processing, ARIBA and other third-party applications



You will Support of the custom Non-PO and PO invoice approval solution with integration to approval portal

You will also support Implementation and support of Fiori apps for VIM

You will be Implementing, supporting and continuously improving new VIM standard reports and dashboards, develop graphical front ends for reports. Further develop cross SAP system VIM custom KPI reporting

You will be responsible for ensuring 100 % compliance with SOX, GDPR and GXP requirements (where applicable) and with Linde policies, standards and procedures.

You will be responsible for Supporting Management (IT or business) in decision making by offering solution ideas and design proposals visualized in PowerPoint or other media.



Winning in your role. Do you have what it takes?



The person applying for this job must have extensive skills in the implementation and optimization of Vendor Invoice Management for SAP Solutions (up to most up-to-date versions in SAP ECC and S/4Hana) and in the set-up, administration and optimization of Invoice Capture for SAP

You must have thorough understanding of the Procure-To-Pay End-to-End process and of Finance & Controlling processes

You must be a team player, strong intercultural communication and cooperation skills, very good command of English & German (optional) both written and spoken.

You must have In-depth knowledge of SAP and VIM standard functionalities with the aim to minimize programming

You must have Knowledge of incident, change and release management processes and tools

You must be through with Waterfall and agile project management methodologies

You must have Strong analytical and conceptual thinking



Why you will love working for us!



Linde Plc. is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion and 65,000 employees spread across multiple countries. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.



Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd. (LGSS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Linde, based out of Kolkata, India. It is a Global IT Delivery Center that has been successfully delivering IT Enabled Services to the group companies of Linde, across the world for almost two decades, since 2006. Our goal is to provide and support IT services and solutions that are critical for the operation of the entire group. As part of Linde's core Global IT Team, we cover a wide portfolio of IT services and solutions that ensure the continuous operation of Linde's business across multiple businesses across various geographies, time zones and cultures. The technical teams use their IT skills and experience to maintain and manage the IT applications and infrastructure of the organization.



At Linde Global IT Delivery Center, Kolkata we offer exciting career opportunities to grow and work in leading technologies in a truly global work environment.



Whatever you seek to accomplish, and wherever you want those accomplishments to take you, a career at Linde provides limitless ways to achieve your potential, while making a positive impact in the world. Be Linde. Be Limitless.



Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it!



We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (motivation letter, CV, certificates) via our online job market.



Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.



Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.



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