Indirect Spend Lead

Indirect Spend Lead

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands in the US through a shared services model. These services include human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise. SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is "Powered by Difference." By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

As the Indirect Spend Lead, you'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing through our Esker Accounts Payable system. You'll partner with others to troubleshoot issues, support compliance and reporting efforts, and identify best practices to keep operations running smoothly. This position is based in our Philadelphia, PA corporate offices. The ability to work onsite is required.

What You'll Do

• Project Management Support
• Assist with Esker AP system implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain training documentation and conduct onboarding / training sessions for new team members.
• Program Administration
• Oversee invoice processing and audit queues.
• Resolve system errors and provide troubleshooting support to the team.
• Respond to escalated inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Deliver accurate month-end spend reporting.
• Manage audit requests and ad hoc reporting needs.
• Escalate compliance issues or suspected fraud as necessary.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree, business or accounting major or related field of study

3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting within a complex corporate environment

Must be authorized to work in for Sonepar in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Must be willing and able to perform a pre-employment background check inclusive of a credit check

Prior team leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience

Familiarity with Esker or similar Accounts Payable systems is a plus

Exceptional Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to thrive in a high-volume, multi-branch environment

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates :

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com. EOE M / F / Disability Veteran