Brunel is currently partnering with a global oil & gas business to recruit an experienced Supplier Maintenance Adviser for a 12-month contract opportunity. This role is well suited to a detail-focused professional with a background in supplier master data, accounts payable, or finance operations who thrives in a controlled and process-driven environment.
This position plays a key role in supporting the integrity, governance, and ongoing maintenance of supplier master data, helping to reduce payment risk and ensure compliance across the wider business.
About the Role
As the Supplier Maintenance Adviser, you will be responsible for the accurate creation, maintenance, and governance of supplier records across enterprise systems. Working closely with Accounts Payable, Ethics and Compliance, and a range of internal stakeholders, you will ensure supplier information is complete, validated, and maintained in line with company policies and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, update, and maintain supplier master records within enterprise systems such as SAP and Ariba
- Process supplier onboarding requests and supplier change requests, including bank account updates
- Ensure all requests are completed in line with internal controls, approval workflows, and compliance requirements
- Perform validation and verification checks to minimise fraud risk and support SOX and audit compliance
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve incomplete documentation and data discrepancies
- Monitor shared inboxes, queues, and workflows to ensure requests are actioned within agreed service levels
- Maintain accurate audit trails and records for all supplier changes
To be successful in this role, you will bring prior experience in a similar supplier maintenance, accounts payable, master data, or finance operations role, along with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to process accuracy.
You will also demonstrate:
- Experience working with ERP or supplier management systems, ideally SAP and/or Ariba
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies, errors, and potential risks
- A sound understanding of internal controls, segregation of duties, and fraud prevention principles
- The ability to manage a high volume of requests while working to deadlines
- Clear and professional communication skills with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to follow defined processes consistently
- Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working in a SOX-controlled or highly regulated environment
- Exposure to supplier onboarding and bank account validation processes