Description
We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Procurement and Supplier Management team at OakNorth. The successful candidate will support end-to-end procurement activities from sourcing and contracting through to supplier due diligence, invoice processing, and performance management.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and tendering activities for new and renewing supplier engagements.
- Manage contract lifecycle activities in collaboration with Legal.
- Support category management across key spend areas.
- Create and process purchase requisitions in NetSuite.
- Manage end-to-end supplier due diligence.
- Manage vendor onboarding and offboarding.
- Maintain trackers for supplier due diligence and spend.
- Support preparation of procurement dashboards and management reports.
- Serve as the key liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in procurement operations or supplier management.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Salesforce.
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Understanding of third-party risk management, procurement compliance frameworks, and ESG principles.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with AI/ML tools.
- Experience with supplier due diligence processes.
- Exposure to category management.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive medical cover.
- Wellbeing programs including annual health check-ups and Employee Assistance Program services.
- Earned leave, casual/sick leave, public holidays, maternity leave, and paternity leave.
- Financial support for important life events.
- Flexible benefits including tax-efficient allowances.
- Support for professional certifications and learning and development opportunities.