Procurement Assistant

Job Title: Credit Controller - Supplier/Vendor (Supplier Credit Analyst)
Location: Birchwood, Warrington WA3
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Arrangement: Hybrid working

About the Role:
Joining our dynamic team in close collaboration with Account Payable, the Supplier Credit Analyst will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end supplier invoicing process. You will ensure the accurate and timely delivery of invoicing details to enable Account Payable to release supplier invoices according to contractual agreements.

As the Supplier Credit Analyst, you will be responsible for providing essential datasets to ensure accurate billing in alignment with contractual schedules. Your role involves identifying and resolving any discrepancies in data to facilitate successful supplier charges. Additionally, you will support process improvements, risk identification, and resolution of queries and disputes while adhering to targets and deadlines to optimize cash collection.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering in alignment with annual Global Procurement targets, including accurate billing instructions and timely payments collection.
Resolving and preventing aged debt, communicating queries and resolutions, and reconciling open balances.
Addressing data misalignments to enable smooth billing transactions and resolving internal/external queries.
Regular reporting to Supplier Manager/Category Manager and achieving KPIs for cash collection and debt minimization.
Undertaking ad hoc reporting and tasks as assigned by Supplier Manager/Category Manager or the Leadership Team.
Candidate Requirements:

Minimum three (3) years of experience in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel/PowerPoint.
Ability to influence without authority both internally and externally.
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix team environment.
Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in another language is highly desirable.

About the Client:
Our client is a global leader in providing Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries, specializing in MRO (indirect) products. With a portfolio spanning Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management, and Inventory Optimization supported by cutting-edge digital platforms, they deliver exceptional results to leading companies across various sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, Automotive, and Aerospace.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, and if you thrive in a collaborative yet independent work environment, we invite you to apply and join our team!