EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Proven previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent problem-solving skills; a creative approach with the ability to develop new ideas
• Ability to produce work to a consistently high standard within tight deadlines
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and ensure that confidentiality is maintained
• Demonstrated ability to operate software applications including Yardi, MS Word, Excel and Outlook

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Flexible and adaptable, self-motivated and a pro-active worker
• Strong knowledge of European VAT
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within limited time constraints
• Excellent analytic capabilities with attention to detail
• Systematic & organised, with an ability to deliver to deadlines
• Focused and always look for ways to improve
• Exceptional sense of urgency with the ability to keep calm under pressure
• Immense sense of ownership
• European languages are desirable (German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian)

A BIT ABOUT US

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDxâ„¢) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.

YOUR ROLE

As the PO and Vendor Management Analyst, you have responsibility for a variety of duties for a complex structure of entities across Europe and Africa. You enjoy working in a high-volume, fast paced environment, have strong interpersonal skills and are a proven team player.
You will be responsible for reviewing all EMEA POs to ensure accurate input, valid supporting documentation and compliance with the company’s purchasing policy. You will be responsible for the input and validation of new vendor accounts and the ongoing maintenance of our vendor database.
You will interact with a number of different teams across the company to tackle PO and Vendor queries. You will also speak with external parties, therefore being able to communicate in a clear and concise manner is imperative.
With a can-do attitude and the ability to adapt to changing role requirements, you will be an integrated part of the P2P team. The ability to prioritise and excellent attention to detail is key for this face paced role.
This position will report to the Procure to Pay Manager.

WHAT YOU€™LL DO

• Reviewing and approving purchase orders
• Ensure proper documentation is in order as per financial authority policy and procedures
• Maintain tickets on Service Now ticketing system by reviewing, actioning and closing tickets in timely manner
• Maintain and update the workflow database of approvers; adding, changing or removing roles as required.
• Management and maintenance of the EMEA vendor database
• Creation of new vendors and ensuring that all required documentation has been included and correct approvals are sought
• Drive continuous improvement, proactively introduce and implement process changes
• Develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures for purchase orders
• Oversee the daily processing of PO functions in a timely manner
• Research and resolve purchase order discrepancies and errors
• Answer purchase order inquiries and escalations
• Maintain and ensure compliance with SOX Narrative
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of the month-end closing processes for purchase orders