Purchasing Officer (12152)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Officer within the Finance department of an established educational institution. This role involves processing supplier invoices, managing accounts payable, and ensuring accurate procurement administration. You will play a key role in enhancing efficiency and building strong supplier relationships. The organization values inclusivity and welcomes applications in both English and Welsh, ensuring a supportive environment for all candidates. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Health Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in processing supplier invoices and managing accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to reconcile statements.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Manage accounts payable mailbox and ensure queries are resolved.
• Build relationships with suppliers through excellent service.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Supplier Reconciliation

Customer Service

Procurement Administration

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification

Job description

You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Salary: £28,725 - £31,176 per annum

An exciting vacancy is available as a Purchasing Officer in the Finance department at Cardiff and the Vale College. This post will be based at the One Canal Parade location.

Responsibilities include:

• Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner. Making sure the coding/values/vat/supplier are all correct.
• Reconcile all supplier statements.
• Complete the weekly payment run for CAVC and its subsidiaries plus any ad-hoc payment requests as needed.
• Ensure all queries are dealt with and resolved to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
• Ensure the YOOZ and OA supplier data is accurate and always up to date.
• Management of the accounts payable mailbox.
• Processing/matching cashbook entries from the bank daily, liaising with the cash and banking officer to ensure our banks are reconciled.
• Procurement admin including sending PO's and placing online orders for budget holders.
• Manage the end-to-end admin of the Amazon and Lyreco portals to ensure orders are placed and approved in a timely manner
• Building relationships with suppliers by providing excellent customer service
• Assisting with coding the department credit card
• Identify new ways of working to improve efficiency/output and ensure processes work well.
• Welsh language skills are not essential but would be desirable for this role.

In addition to a competitive salary you can also expect to enjoy these fantastic benefits - Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and alongside your salary an employer's contribution of 16.30% is made as part of the Local Government Pension scheme.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 16/05/2025 at 12:00pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or [e-mail].

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.