- Own the end to end supplier onboarding journey, from first contact through to fi
- Validate migrated supplier invoice data for accuracy, keeping a high volume trac
- Bring strong AP or supplier relationship experience and the confidence to sell t
Job Title: Onboarding Specialist Position: Temporary
Duration: 3 months
Location: Head Office - Enderby Leicester
The Project We are currently undergoing an Accounts Payable transformation program where we are implementing a new software to manage incoming supplier invoices. We are needing someone to help with the onboarding and compliance of current suppliers with this new software. We are looking for someone who is proactive and results-driven to manage the end-to-end onboarding journey, ensuring suppliers are onboarded swiftly and accurately to support our move toward a fully automated AP function.
Key Responsibilities - Supplier Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers, explaining the benefits of the new portal/EDI and securing their buy-in.
- End-to-End Onboarding: Guide suppliers through the technical and administrative steps of the onboarding process, from initial contact to first successful invoice submission.
- Data Validation: Ensure all supplier invoice data migrated to the portal is accurate and compliant with our internal standards.
- Pipeline Management: Maintain a high-volume tracker, ensuring no supplier stalls in the process and reporting daily progress against targets.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve common onboarding friction points, escalating technical EDI issues where necessary.
The Candidate - Proven Experience: Prior experience in Accounts Payable, Supplier Relationship Management, or a high-volume Project Coordination role.
- Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with EDI systems and self-service supplier portals is desirable.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills—you must be comfortable "selling" the benefits of change to external stakeholders.
- Resilience: Ability to manage a high workload with a focus on meeting strict project deadlines.
- Detail-Oriented: A "right first time" approach to data and documentation