About the job
- The Procure to Pay Trainee role is a structured learning position designed to build foundational knowledge and practical skills in end‑to‑end procure‑to‑pay (P2P) processes within BNP Paribas’ Middle Office. Under close mentorship and supervision, the Trainee supports team operations while developing competence in supplier data management, onboarding, invoice processing, and compliance. This role emphasizes learning over operational ownership, all transaction execution occurs under direct supervision with mandatory mentor validation, to prepare the individual for progression to a Procure to Pay Analyst role. All activities align with BNP Paribas standards, regulatory requirements, and supplier‑experience targets
Your Main Activities Are
- Complete mandatory BNP Paribas P2P Middle Office (MO) induction training within the first 4 weeks
- Participate in structured shadowing (2–3 days per domain) across all P2P MO areas: OSR, Global Master Data, Purchasing Middle Office, Invoice Quality Control, Servicing Resolution, and Supplier Relationship. Document observations in a learning journal focusing on workflows, decision points, and compliance touchpoints.
- Complete e learning modules on BNP Paribas P2P policies. Practice skills received during the training under mentor guidance
- Meet weekly with an assigned mentor (Analyst or Team Leader) to review progress, discuss challenges, and update a competency tracker covering technical skills, process knowledge, and behavioural skills. Target: Achieve "Supported Proficiency" in core Analyst tasks by month 3
- Assist with low complexity transactions only under direct mentor supervision (mentor observes screen or reviews work before any system action): Invoice Processing Support (Invoice Quality Control/Servicing): Match low value invoices (<€1k) POs/GRs for obvious discrepancies (e.g., quantity/price) with mentor oversight; assist in resolving simple queries (e.g., remittance advice status) after mentor confirms retrieval path; prepare basic analytical extracts using guided Excel templates
- Execute all transactions within dual control/supervised environments
- Immediately report discrepancies, missing documents, or compliance concerns to mentor, never assume resolution
- Maintain a transaction log detailing: task performed, documents reviewed, mentor providing guidance, time taken, and questions/observations for learning
- Ensures data quality control for invoice integration to certify documents comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Management or other related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Pack
- Comfortable with ERP system application
- Fluent in English
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with flexible schedules and with international locations
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team spirit
- Communication skills
- Proactive attitude
- Problem solving skills
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Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility - Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
Remote Working Conditions
At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.
