Technology Procurement Analyst

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchase Order and Financial Operations Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance office and remote work effectively. You will manage the end-to-end purchase order process, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to broader financial operations. Your expertise in financial processes and supplier negotiations will be crucial in driving efficiency and fostering strong supplier relationships. If you are passionate about finance and seeking a role that offers both challenge and opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial operations or procurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Negotiate commercial terms and onboard new technology suppliers.

Skills

Financial Operations

Procurement

Commercial Negotiation

Due Diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

KennedyPearce are working with a prestigious client based in the West-End hiring a Purchase Order and Financial Operations Specialist. Working on a hybrid basis (2-3 days in the office), this temp to perm position is responsible for managing the end-to-end process of raising purchase orders, ensuring accurate assignment to the correct business unit and project code, and understanding the broader financial context. The specialist will ensure bills match purchase orders and are paid promptly, onboard new technology suppliers, conduct due diligence, and negotiate commercial terms including renewals and rates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise Purchase Orders: Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Assign Purchase Orders: Ensure purchase orders are correctly assigned to the appropriate business unit and project code.
• Financial Processes: Understand and contribute to the wider financial processes, including month-end, year-end, and annual budget compilation.
• Bill Matching and Payment: Verify that bills match purchase orders and ensure timely payment.
• Supplier Onboarding: Onboard new technology suppliers, conducting thorough due diligence.
• Commercial Negotiations: Negotiate commercial terms, including renewals and rates, with suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial operations, procurement, or a related role.

This candidate ideally will be able to start in the next 2 weeks.