Supplier Accounts Controller
Are you looking for an opportunity that is varied, challenging and offers the opportunity to enhance and improve the supplier accounts process within our wider Property team? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Supplier Accounts Controller to work in a varied role and provide high level support to the Building Services function.
The Supplier Accounts Controller takes the lead for the on-going performance and invoice management for a number of maintenance suppliers, across a number of contracts worth circa £75m. You will manage the review of selected invoices for your allocated suppliers, while also supporting contractor performance through regular supplier meetings, monitoring KPIs, and addressing performance issues to drive continuous improvement.
As a Supplier Accounts Controller, you will maintain excellent working relationships with Heads of Maintenance, Area Building Managers and the maintenance supply chain. In this role, you will report into Supplier Account Manager at our Retail Support Centre in Central Birmingham.
Responsibilities
* Regulatory
o Ensure the companies liquor and associated licenses are not endangered at any time.
o Ensure health, safety considerations are paramount in all decisions and activities.
* Legal
o Read and understand relevant sections of contracts for allocated suppliers.
o Ensure that the financial terms of the contracts are being adhered to.
o Ensure that contractual KPIs are adhered to.
o Ensure that contractual rates are reflected in the CAFM.
o Feedback on areas which don’t perform as well as they should for future improvements.
* Cost Management
o Review selected invoices for allocated suppliers to ensure they meet the terms of the contract.
o Highlight any that do not meet the criteria and return these to the supplier.
o Agree prices for regularly occurring materials.
o Compare performance with similar contractors from the peer group.
* Audit
o Where irregularities or areas of risk are found, report back and recommend future actions.
* Training
o As required provide training to the allocated suppliers.
Qualifications
* High level of attention to detail, with the ability to manage a varied portfolio of suppliers.
* Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
* High degree of self-motivation.
* Understanding of maintenance or building processes preferred.
Benefits
* Up to 20% annual bonus.
* Opportunity to buy up to an extra 3 weeks holiday.
* Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility with working hours to fit around your personal commitments.
* Massive 33% discount across all our brands, and you can choose five of your nearest and dearest and sign them up to 20% family and friend’s discount.
* Free shares.
* Free employee helpline.
* Pension, 26 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts.
Closing Date: Thursday 14th May 2026 at 11:59 pm.
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