Procurement Clerk

Procurement Clerk/ Accounts Payable/ Supplier Relationship Management/ Query Resolution

Forge Talent are recruiting on behalf of a globally leading business as they look to grow their Accounts Payable and Procurement Team. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to support in a Supplier Relationship Management capacity with a focus upon procurement.

Applicants will ideally have previous payables or procurement experience/ understanding teamed with a "right first right time" customer focussed approach.

Procurement Clerk Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely and accurate resolution of procurement or supplier related queries and discrepancies, fostering a first-time resolution approach.
• Effectively resolve procurement, Purchase Ledger and, Purchase Order related queries and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to research, analyse, and identify root causes of procurement queries.
• Work promptly and effectively to resolve queries within agreed Supplier service level agreements.
• Work closely with colleagues from all departments to ensure effective communication and resolution of interdepartmental issues.
• Ensure that escalated issues or queries are manged appropriately, with the support of the senior team, gaining relevant documentation and audit trails as required.
• Remain up to date with changes in procurement processes, technologies and best ways of working.
• Support and embrace continual improvements to both systems and ways of Woking.
• Apply automated routines to drive efficiencies and effectiveness across the query management processes.

Procurement Clerk Required Experience

• Previous experience gained in a procurement or accounts payable capacity, ideally within a larger business environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise tasks to ensure time deadlines are met.
• An understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes, financial controls, and compliance requirements is highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex procurement concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem solving abilities.
• A motivated and positive approach to supporting combined team targets and goals.
• The ability to support multiple projects inline with business requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to driving continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency within the procurement function.
• A logical and strategic mindset with the ability to effectively execute ideas to enhance efficiencies.

If you match the profile above and are seeking a new opportunity to further your career within an excellent organisation, we are keen to hear from you. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.