Finance Clerk

Costain Group PLC

. Raise SAP purchase orders and facilitate their timely approval in compliance with supply chain procedures .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timePeterborough • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAP purchase order management, including compliance with supply chain procedures and effective governance documentation. Proficient in ERP systems, particularly SAP MM, SRM, and Ariba, with strong analytical and communication skills to support procurement activities and process improvements.

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SAP Purchase Order ManagementERP Systems KnowledgeSAP MM and SRMAnalytical SkillsCIPS Level 3

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Hard Skills

SAP AribaSAP S4HANAExcelWordPowerPoint

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsSelf-Organisational CapabilitiesAbility to Handle High-Volume WorkloadVerbal and Numerical Reasoning Skills

Tools & Technologies

Purchase-to-Pay ProcessGovernance DocumentationSupplier Performance Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS Level 3

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ProceduresRequisition QualityVendor SetupInvoice QueriesProcess Improvements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Raise SAP purchase orders and facilitate their timely approval in compliance with supply chain procedures
Provide guidance and support on order management and the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process
Support the Finance Team in ensuring on-time payment to SPA Ecosystem Partners and correct governance
Act as a gatekeeper for requisition quality and purchase-order information
Ensure governance documentation is attached to PAL or NFP folders
Receive and convert requisitions to purchase orders according to policies, procedures and service levels
Transmit purchase orders to vendors
Process new vendor setup and NFP signoffs
Address invoice queries promptly and follow the in-dispute process where required
Identify process improvements with the line manager
Support the purchase-to-pay community through guidance, training and process-guide input
Support delivery teams’ procurement requirements by obtaining quotations and raising orders on PAL
Use reporting to improve supplier performance
Support supply-chain partner integration and compliance
Support Ecosystem Managers with supply-chain problem solving
Identify opportunities to move processes to the material master or SAP Ariba
Support Ecosystem Managers’ programme of work, including procurement activities, bid analysis, tender recommendations, governance and understanding site requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of relevant ERP systems and processes
Knowledge of the data elements of SAP MM and SRM
Full driving licence
CIPS Level 3 or willingness to work towards it (desirable)
Knowledge of SAP Ariba (desirable)
Knowledge of SAP S4HANA (desirable)
Ability to maintain effective control systems
Analytical skills
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to handle a high-volume workload and meet strict deadlines
Verbal and numerical reasoning skills
Skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong self-organisational capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement with 2–3 days per week in the Peterborough office and the remainder working from home
SAP access training provided on start-up
CIPS Level 3 development opportunity or willingness to work towards it
Permanent or fixed-term contract opportunity