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About the Role

Croydon Council is seeking two Supplier Set Up and Compliance Officers to join their dynamic Payments, Revenues, Benefits and Debt team. This role is key to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the Council’s supplier database, supporting the set-up, maintenance, and compliance of supplier records, and ensuring robust financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Set up and amend supplier records and supplier sites on Oracle Fusion, ensuring appropriate due diligence and KYC checks are completed.
• Complete confirmation of payee checks and maintain supporting documentation for supplier accounts.
• Provide guidance and support to suppliers using the I-Supplier Portal, including self-registration and account maintenance.
• Support suppliers with electronic invoice submission and ensure invoices comply with HMRC requirements.
• Maintain an accurate supplier database, identifying and resolving duplicate supplier records.
• Review AP Forensic reports to identify duplicate invoices, duplicate payments, duplicate suppliers and potential supplier risks.
• Support the administration of the Premier Supplier Programme and early payment initiatives.
• Assist with Oracle Fusion testing, process improvements and the implementation of standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Significant experience of supplier management within a large organisation.
• Excellent knowledge of supplier management processes, financial controls, due diligence and KYC requirements.
• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes, invoice processing and payments.
• Experience of using major financial systems, ideally Oracle Fusion, together with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• A proactive and professional approach with a commitment to confidentiality, diversity and data protection.
• Occasional work outside normal hours may be required.
• The post may be subject to relevant pre-employment checks in accordance with Council policy.

Skills

• Supplier management
• Accounts Payable
• Financial controls
• Compliance processes
• Oracle Fusion
• Microsoft Office applications
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Confidentiality
• Diversity
• Data protection

Location

• Croydon

Work Type

• Permanent
• 36 hours per week

Experience Level

• Significant experience of supplier management within a large organisation

Salary/Compensations

• 7 Grade £38,256 to £39,267 p.a.

Benefits

• Fantastic benefits

About the Company

• Croydon Council is committed to diversity, innovation and continuous improvement.
• You’ll be part of a collaborative team that plays a vital role in maintaining strong financial governance, reducing risk and supporting the effective operation of the Accounts Payable service.
• This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in supplier compliance, financial systems and fraud prevention while contributing to service improvements across the Council.
• The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services.
• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning.
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential.
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home.
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer.
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working.

Equal Opportunity

• Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
• Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
• As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
• Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.