Procurement System Specialist

Summary


Job Description

Procurement System Specialist

Location: Leeds, Thorpe Park, Hybrid working.

We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK. Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It’s our people that make us great. We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.

Join us, and from day one you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new entrants tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

But enough about us. Let's talk about your new role with Lowell.

As our Procurement System Specialist, you will act as the SME for the Coupa procurement system, managing the relationship with the supplier and performing system reviews, updated and other administrative tasks. Managing and approving purchase requisitions raised by the business and be the key contact for queries related to purchase requisitions and orders.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

- To be the key contact within Lowell for Coupa Purchase to Pay topics for both internal and external (suppliers) stakeholders, working closely with Accounts Payable
- Coupa workflow management and approvals
- Supplier on-boarding and registration to the Coupa Supplier portal, liaising with the 3rd party risk team
- Setup of Supplier content ie. Punchout Catalogues on Coupa
- Responsible for managing Supplier Master data
- System administration, including running reports
- System improvement reviews and policy change management
- Training users on Coupa Procurement processes

What we need from you:

- Basic commercial contract and procurement knowledge and ability to read contracts
- Commercial acumen - highly desirable
- Experience of using a cloud based Purchase to Pay or financial platform such as Coupa is desirable
- Fast learner and good attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as part of a wider team

A mission that gives back:
You’ll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together.

So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you’re ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you’ll fit right in. Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong.

That means
- A competitive salary.
- A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.
- Flexible working options available
- 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.
- We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park.
- Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you’ll be fully equipped with everything you’ll need to be successful.
- 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
- Life assurance.
- A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.
- Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.
- Job security.

Ready to share in that mission?

Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us go on to make a difference, together.