John Saylor

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Merchandise Finance

   AutoZone

   Nov 2022 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   As a key member of the Merchandise Finance leadership team, I help lead P2P and manage all aspects of Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in payments and dispute resolution. My role includes driving process improvements, implementing change, and enhancing key controls across the AP and Vendor Relations organization- Directs end to end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations encompassing purchasing, invoicing, payments, and vendor relations for $8B+ in annual global spend, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across Corporate HQ and Shared Services- Leads system testing and documentation for upgrades and projects to maintain system integrity and performance-Coordinates process improvements and enhanced key controls across Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations teams, fostering synergies and efficiency- Leads SAP P2P transformation (vendor master data, VIM, Ariba SLP, paycycles, Purchase Orders)-Accommodates internal and external audit requests, demonstrating thoroughness and transparency.

Education

• Christian Brothers University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2013 — 2015

• University of Memphis

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

  2006 — 2011