Procurement Operations Analyst

Job Description

The Financial Times (FT) is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to join their team. The role involves facilitating the end-to-end procure to pay process, including setting up new suppliers and processing contracts using the automated Procurement system, Coupa. This position offers an opportunity to proactively identify opportunities, problem-solve, and work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of the contracting process.
• Ensuring all signed documentation is returned and correctly uploaded within Coupa.
• Maintaining supplier information and ensuring key information is captured and kept updated.
• Management of POs stuck in Coupa.
• Providing management information and reporting.
• Working alongside key stakeholders to provide guidance on procurement policies.
• Managing business facing updates about the Procurement Ops team.
• Supplier and process query management and resolution.
• Providing ad hoc analytical support to the Procure to Pay team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance and/or Accountancy or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in Procurement or Procure to Pay.
• Experience in operating Source to Pay (S2P) platforms, Coupa preferable.
• Strong knowledge of Procurement operations processes.
• Proficient English in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage workload to timelines and priorities.
• Ability to work in a transformational environment and comfortable adapting to changes.
• Strong administrative skills with experience of adhering and enforcing processes.
• Results-driven and self-motivated.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google.

The FT Offers:

• Generous annual leave allowances.
• Flexible working (including working from home).
• Health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance).
• Giving Back opportunities.