Burberry Procurement Purchase Order Analyst

About Burberry

A leading luxury maison within a global luxury group, the employer operates at the intersection of artisanal craftsmanship and global retail. The organisation combines exacting product standards with complex international supply chains and a corporate environment that values discretion, quality and long-term vendor relationships.

Role & Responsibilities

• Process, create and maintain purchase orders across the ERP system ensuring accuracy of SKU, pricing, delivery and payment terms.
• Manage PO lifecycle: amendments, cancellations, rematching, and PO close-out in line with procurement policies.
• Act as primary operational contact for suppliers on PO statuses, delivery confirmations, discrepancies and escalation of exceptions.
• Support the purchase-to-pay cycle by reconciling supplier invoices against POs and goods receipts; liaise with Accounts Payable to resolve variances.
• Monitor supplier lead times, open-order backlog and delivery performance; prepare regular status reports for procurement stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity in procurement systems and contribute to periodic system clean-up and master-data updates.
• Collaborate with sourcing, planning and finance teams to support month-end processes, inventory controls and cost-avoidance initiatives.
• Adhere to internal controls and compliance requirements; support audits and continuous-improvement projects within procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience handling purchase orders and transactional procurement activities in an ERP environment.
• High attention to detail with proven ability to manage high volumes of transactions with accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing requests under tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communicator with aptitude for cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement.
• Ability to work independently within a controlled, process-driven environment and to document procedures clearly.

Skills

Experience

Typically 2+ years of hands-on procurement or purchase-to-pay experience, preferably processing purchase orders within retail, fashion or consumer-goods supply chains. Experience in a luxury environment or with high-value SKUs is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

Culture

The workplace emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, respect for craftsmanship and collaborative problem-solving across functions. Employees operate in a high-expectation environment that values discretion, continuous improvement and professional development within the luxury sector.

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