Accounts Payable Supervisor – Operations
Globus MedicalAt Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. Position Summary: The Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor – Operations is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounts payable operations supporting the company’s operational (i.e. direct-inventory) purchasing activities. This role oversees the accurate and timely processing of purchase-order-related invoices, ensures compliance with established procure-to-pay controls, and drives resolution of invoice, receiving, pricing, and purchase-order exceptions. The AP Supervisor partners closely with Procurement/Supply Chain and Receiving/Operations to ensure that purchases of operational and direct materials are properly ordered, received, invoiced, matched, approved, and paid. The role also identifies opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and improve the overall supplier payment experience. Essential Functions: Accounts Payable Operations & Team Leadership Supervise daily AP activities related to operational and direct-inventory purchases. Lead, coach, and develop AP team members responsible for invoice processing, exception management, vendor inquiries, and payment activities. Establish priorities, monitor workloads, and ensure invoices and exceptions are processed within established service-level expectations. Review team performance, identify training needs, and establish procedures that promote accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. Serve as an escalation point for complex AP issues and supplier payment concerns. Operational / Direct-Inventory Procure-to-Pay Oversee the end-to-end AP process for operational and direct-inventory purchases, from purchase order through invoice processing and payment. Ensure invoices are accurately matched against purchase orders and receiving records in accordance with company policies. Monitor and resolve three-way match exceptions involving: Quantity discrepancies Pricing discrepancies Missing or inaccurate purchase orders Missing receipts Partial receipts Duplicate invoices Freight and other invoice charges Tax discrepancies Vendor master or payment issues Partner with Procurement/Supply Chain and Receiving/Operations to resolve exceptions and prevent recurring issues. Ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are maintained for invoices that require manual intervention or exception processing. Monitor open receiving and invoice discrepancies and drive timely resolution. Process & Operational Controls Maintain effective AP procedures, controls, and workflows for operational purchasing. Ensure compliance with company policies related to purchasing, invoice approval, payment authorization, and segregation of duties. Identify control gaps and recommend improvements to reduce financial and operational risk. Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and process information. Monitor AP aging, invoice holds, unapplied items, and other key operational metrics. Help establish and maintain standardized procedures and work instructions for AP activities. Vendor & Internal Stakeholder Management Serve as a primary escalation point for supplier invoice and payment issues related to operational purchases. Partner with Procurement and Operations to address recurring supplier issues, including pricing, PO compliance, invoicing, and receiving discrepancies. Communicate with vendors regarding invoice status, payment issues, account discrepancies, and required documentation. Develop strong working rela…