Purchase Order Management & Invoice Operations Specialist - AVP

Job Description:
Job Title: Purchase Order Management & Invoice Operations Specialist - AVP
Location: Pune, India
Role Description
The Central Ordering Team, part of Global Procurement, partners with TDI Chiefs of Staff, DB Sponsors, and PMOs to manage the administrative and operational activities that support TDI business delivery. The Purchase Order Management & Invoice Operations Specialist, AVP, will provide subject matter expertise across ordering management, invoice reconciliation, DocuSign, stakeholder coordination, and global administrative operations.
The role holder will be accountable for ensuring the accurate, timely, and controlled execution of Ordering Management processes across global TDI activities. This position includes mandatory people management accountability, as the team will report directly into this role.
The successful candidate must bring proven experience managing teams, strong stakeholder management capability, and the ability to drive operational discipline, performance management, process improvement, reporting excellence, and delivery oversight in a virtual global environment.
What we’ll offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy
Best in class leave policy
Gender neutral parental leaves
100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
Accident and Term life Insurance
Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above
Your key responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop the directly reporting team by providing clear direction, coaching, performance management, prioritization, and accountability for delivery outcomes.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure the flawless execution of Ordering Management processes in line with business, control, and service expectations.
Develop end-to-end process understanding of the activities required to execute the Ordering Management function.
Support optimum service delivery by enabling the Central Ordering team to meet business line expectations.
Manage global TDI ordering activities, including purchase request creation in dbBuyer, invoice reconciliation, payment initiation, and purchase order closure in accordance with organizational requirements.
Own operational reporting and governance metrics, including scorecards, pipelines, SLA adherence, control tracking, and performance insights.
Drive process improvements and best practices across the Ordering Management lifecycle to enhance efficiency, quality, and control.
Support CWR renewal processes through timely coordination and follow-up.
Lead stakeholder meetings and action tracking by preparing outcomes, monitoring delivery progress, and communicating timely updates to relevant stakeholders.
Execute division-specific responsibilities within the relevant TDI areas as required.
Manage ad hoc and time-sensitive requests across multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
Support ad hoc add-on projects that help enhance team capabilities, improve operational effectiveness, and strengthen overall service delivery.
Identify training needs and work with team members to improve team performance and enhance ordering processes.
Support people initiatives and communication activities within the group.
Mentor junior team members and new joiners by providing guidance and support to help them integrate and succeed in their roles.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment by encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Support operational efficiency and team growth by identifying and implementing best practices.
Lead by example by demonstrating strong work ethics and a commitment to excellence.
Your skills and experience
Strong understanding of Business Management functions, Procurement Management, and familiarity with Financial Governance processes.
Experienced user of MS Project and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Proven experience in coordinating with internal stakeholders (Business, COO, Finance, Compliance teams).
Knowledge of SAP Ariba or similar Procurement management tools is a must.
Ability to work within virtual global teams in a matrix organization and across all levels of management and staff.
Solution-oriented attitude with the capability to identify and structure issues, run accurate analysis, and socialize recommendations with the team.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work against tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
Experience in process optimization and implementing best practices to improve efficiency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Excellent English language skills (verbal and written); knowledge of German is appreciated but not mandatory.
Mandatory people management experience, including minimum 5-6 years of directly managing teams, leading direct reports, driving performance, coaching team members, and supporting career development.
12-15 years of relevant experience in Purchase Order Management, procurement operations, invoice operations, business management, or a similar global operations role is required.
Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
How we’ll support you
Training and development to help you excel in your career
Coaching and support from experts in your team
A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
About us and our teams
Please visit our company website for further information:
https://www.db.com/company/company.html
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.