AP Research Manager | Solve Complex AP Issues.

Mexico

City, Mexico | On-site | Full-time | Integral Company | Advanced English At Sonepar, we're building a high-performing Finance organization where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of our everyday work.

As an AP Research Manager , you'll do much more than resolve Accounts Payable issues—you'll lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for investigating and resolving complex supplier inquiries, invoice and payment exceptions, vendor account discrepancies, and escalated AP issues.

Beyond solving individual cases, you'll identify recurring challenges, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions that strengthen Procure-to-Pay performance and improve the supplier experience.

Sonepar is the world's leading distributor of electrical products, solutions, and related services, operating in 40 countries with more than 46,000 associates worldwide.

Joining Sonepar means becoming part of a company that invests in its people, embraces innovation, and believes continuous improvement starts with empowered teams.

Lead, coach, and develop a team of AP Research Analysts, driving performance, accountability, customer service, and professional growth.

- Oversee vendor statement reconciliations, investigate aged AP balances, and review unapplied credits and debit balances.
- Identify recurring process breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis to understand the drivers behind invoice and payment exceptions.
- Develop corrective action plans and collaborate with key Finance stakeholders to eliminate recurring issues and strengthen end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) performance.




- These responsibilities directly reflect the role's emphasis on supplier inquiry management, operational leadership, root cause analysis, reconciliations, and Xelix optimization. We're looking for someone who enjoys leading teams, investigating complex Accounts Payable challenges, and turning recurring issues into long-term process improvements.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

- 7+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or Finance Operations, with strong experience in AP exception resolution.
- 3+ years of leadership experience, ideally managing or coordinating Accounts Payable operations or exception-resolution teams.
- Strong understanding of the Accounts Payable cycle, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, general ledger reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Hands-on experience managing supplier inquiries, invoice and payment exceptions, escalations, and vendor account reconciliations.
- Proven experience conducting root cause analysis, identifying recurring process issues, and developing corrective action plans.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
- Advanced English (C1) required.

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- Professional development opportunities.
- Career growth within a global organization.
- Monday–Friday schedule. You'll lead a talented team, solve complex Accounts Payable challenges, and help transform recurring issues into smarter, more efficient, and sustainable processes.

We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. If you're looking for a company where you can grow professionally, lead meaningful initiatives, solve complex challenges, and be part of a global organization, this is your opportunity.

📌 AP Research Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Sonepar México u0026 Caribe
📍 Ciudad de México