Reed are working in partnership with a company in Derby and are seeking a diligent and analytical Accounts Payable Buyer. 

The role involves managing the procure to pay process for UK & International Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with SOX principles, and performing analytical duties to enhance procurement efficiency and transactional finance operations.

This is a full-time, permanent role. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Review purchase requisitions in Oracle for accurate general ledger coding and purchasing classification.
• Convert verified purchase requisitions into valid purchase orders or return them for amendment if necessary.
• Understand and ensure compliance with the full procure to pay process operated by the business.
• Assist with the development and review of technology to improve the process or functionality of current systems.
• Perform analytical reviews of supplier master data, suggest procurement efficiencies, and conduct data cleanse exercises.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and internal customers to ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders.
• Collaborate with operational site teams, managers/directors, and financial accountants to raise purchase orders with high accuracy.
• Serve as the key point of contact for sites and Accounts Payable regarding requisition queries.
• Provide training to site Administrators on purchase requisition creation as needed.
• Amend purchase orders in line with company policy and Accounts Payable query resolution.
• Work with internal IT systems and departments to create reports that streamline department processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a Buyer or similar role within procurement and transactional finance.
• Strong understanding of the procure to pay process.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and principles.
• Proficiency in Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to produce and analyse vendor reports and requisition KPIs.
• Experience in liaising with internal and external auditors for SOX and Audit purposes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Access to the latest technology and tools in procurement.

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