Accounting Associate - Purchasing & Support - London

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE – PURCHASING & SUPPORT

Who is an Accounting Associate – Purchasing & Support?

This role is primarily responsible for ensuring GoodLife clubs receive the products they require for use, for sale, and for promotional giveaways. This includes procuring new products, facilitating distribution using the purchasing system, providing support for club associates related to their orders and use of the system, invoice matching, and purchasing system administration.

What will you be doing?

1. Responds to 40+ email support inquiries per week related to the purchasing systems and provides training to ensure Associates and Vendors are able to use these systems effectively.
2. Sets up and maintains the purchasing system to ensure it functions as required.
3. Sets up new vendors, items, locations, users, and custom reports.
4. Works with large vendors to ensure that products and pricing are kept up-to-date in the system.
5. Enters transactions as necessary to ensure all activity is captured and reported on appropriately.
6. Ensures that special orders are coded to the correct club or department and expense account.
7. Conducts research and coordinates sourcing to build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
8. Resolves issues related to pricing, delivery, or product quality.
9. Evaluates supplier performance and provides feedback for improvements.
10. Conducts market research to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
11. Compares pricing, terms, and conditions to recommend the best options.
12. Reviews invoices to ensure they accurately reflect product ordered and received.
13. Coordinates and/or assists with regular physical inventory counts and reconciles the results with all asset and inventory tracking systems to ensure they accurately reflect the assets and inventories in all clubs and warehouses.

Do you have what it takes?

1. Post-secondary diploma or degree
2. 1-2 years’ Procurement experience
3. Proficiency in the use of computers for email and internet
4. Intermediate Excel skills
5. Ability to manage and effectively prioritize multiple commitments
6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to convey information and influence outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

1. Ongoing training and development to ensure a long and successful career path
2. Career advancement opportunities
3. Competitive Total Rewards Package
4. FREE Fitness membership
5. Fun and energetic atmosphere to come to every day!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At GoodLife Fitness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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