Patrick Fifer

About Patrick Fifer

Experienced in Purchasing with a demonstrated history of working in the Engineering…

Experience

1. Procure-to-pay Operations & Engagement Manager

   Microsoft

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Monitor AP systems and communication channels to ensure smooth processing and a delivery of high quality AP service to internal and external stakeholders •Analyze root causes of the process issues, size the risk, challenge existing processes and drive improvement to AP standard operating procedures and policies •Ensure Account Payable maintains a strong environment of controls •Evangelizes complex programs to stakeholders, partners, and customers to gain buy in. Drive effective coordination with stakeholders to ensure our AP processes and support are meeting the needs of the business and identify areas where we can enhance our support offering. •Govern outsourced Accounts Payable function globally, monitor KPIs and SLAs •Liaise cross functionally to coordinate successful training to our internal business groups •Ensure all AP activities align with program objectives •Conduct cost-benefit analyses to examine performance to value drivers (e.g. ROI). •Drive monthly business review (MBR) and run rhythms regularly to identify what is working and what is not, and makes improvements accordingly. •Utilize strategy from leadership to influence changes •Support our internal business groups and payees with a customer first service approach

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• German
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Budgets
• Problem Solving
• Supply Chain Management
• Team Building
• Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Construction
• Process Improvement
• Procurement
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Logistics
• Public Speaking
• Purchasing
• Contract Management
• Leadership
• Microsoft Word
• Sales
• Access
• Customer Satisfaction
• Strategic Planning
• Powerpoint
• Team Management
• Microsoft Office
• Management