Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Procurement Systems Support Specialist
Location: Leeds, UK (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site)
Business: Farnell
Employment Type: Full-Time
At Farnell, we're investing in smarter ways of working and enhancing the technology that supports our Procurement and Finance teams. We're looking for a Procurement Systems Support Specialist to help maintain, improve and support the systems that sit at the heart of our Procurement operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technology, solving problems and finding ways to improve processes. Whether you're building your career in Procurement Systems, Business Support, Finance Operations or Process Improvement, this role offers the chance to learn, develop and gain exposure to a broad range of technologies and projects.
Working closely with Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable and IT teams, you'll help ensure our systems run effectively while supporting the implementation of new tools, automation initiatives and AI-driven solutions.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to build expertise in Procurement systems and business technology.
- Exposure to platforms including Esker, DocuSign CLM and future Procurement technologies.
- Play a key role in automation, AI and digital transformation initiatives.
- Gain hands-on experience supporting system implementations and improvement projects.
- Work across Procurement, Finance and Technology teams in a collaborative environment.
- Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in our Leeds office.
- Excellent opportunity for graduates or early-career professionals looking to develop technical and business skills.
- Career development opportunities within Farnell and the wider Avnet organisation.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
What you'll de doing
- Provide day-to-day support for Procurement systems and applications.
- Support users with system queries, troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Assist with the administration and maintenance of Procurement technologies, including Esker and DocuSign CLM.
- Produce reports and management information to support Procurement activities and decision-making.
- Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and AI.
- Support testing, implementation and rollout of new systems and enhancements.
- Create and maintain training materials, process guides and user documentation.
- Deliver user support and training to help teams get the most from Procurement systems.
- Work with Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable and IT teams to improve processes and user experience.
- Support compliance, governance and audit requirements relating to Procurement systems.
What About You?
- An interest in technology, systems, data or process improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A willingness to learn new systems, technologies and ways of working.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with business systems, ERP platforms or workflow tools.
- Exposure to Procurement, Purchasing, Finance or Accounts Payable processes.
- Experience creating reports, user guides or process documentation.
- An interest in automation, AI or digital transformation.
- Previous experience in an administrative, support, systems or operational role.
- Recent graduates with relevant business, technology, data or supply chain qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Why Farnell?
This role forms an important part of Farnell's future Procurement operating model. You'll help support the technology, processes and tools that enable our teams to work effectively while contributing to automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
It's an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation, develop valuable systems and business experience, and build a career in a role that combines technology, analytics, process improvement and stakeholder engagement.
Apply today and help support the future of Procurement at Farnell.
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Skills Required
- Interest in technology, systems, data, or process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
- Willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and ways of working
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Experience with business systems, ERP platforms, or workflow tools
- Exposure to Procurement, Purchasing, Finance, or Accounts Payable processes
- Experience creating reports, user guides, or process documentation
- Interest in automation, AI, or digital transformation
- Previous experience in an administrative, support, systems, or operational role
- Business, technology, data, or supply chain qualifications for recent graduates
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
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