Senior Specialist - Procurement

About the Role:

You will help support procurement and lifecycle management of supplier contracts. You will ensure contract compliance, accurate documentation, risk mitigation, compliance with procurement policies and providing financial reporting. You will have developed analysis techniques, the ability to resolve moderate procurement requests how to communicate with non-financial partners. You will also support the regional and functional procurement process transitions into our Global Business Service (GBS) and supporting projects within the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) process. You will report to the Associate Manager - Procurement and use a hybrid remote/in-office work schedule.

You Will:

• Validate and implement supplier contracts following internal procurement policies and delegated authority levels.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract documentation
• Track contract milestones, expirations and renewals.
• Identify potential contractual risks and escalate issues to appropriate partners.
• Be the contact for partners regarding contract-related inquiries.
• Monitor contract milestones and help prepare periodic status reports on renewals and expirations.
• Conduct detailed validation of requisition against contract and approve purchase requisition for business owners

• Collaborate with Finance Business Partner team to ensure the contract is in place, expenses are captured, and total spending aligns with the allocated budget.
• Ensure accuracy of purchase receipt and accrual, identify long outstanding balances, and help promote resolution to ensure the accuracy of the P&L account and balance sheet.
• Resolve complex procurement issues, implementing corrective, preventive, and escalation measures.
• Help educate procurement users in use of correct procurement practices
• Lead and contribute to new programs aimed at enhancing procurement efficiency.
• Support the month-end and year-end financial closing reporting
• Communicate with business owners regarding transaction progress, cut-off times and eminent issues.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Identify areas for improvement to increase operational efficiencies and communicate with project and technology partners.
• Embed process improvements into existing processes.
  
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• Support system implementation activity.
• Provide daily/weekly/monthly status reports.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Qualification

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You Have:

• Related accounting or procurement or business administration experience
• Experience in financial planning and analysis
• Familiar with contract lifecycle management process
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equiavaent education and experience

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognise that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.