Excellent opportunity as a Senior Indirect Tax and Procurement Specialist at a well- established premium brand. Our client is aiming to expand their global business including EMEA, they are recruiting a Senior Indirect Tax and Procurement Specialist to proactively participate toward this mission. The job holder is to assist in overall direct and indirect tax related matters for entities of the company, including business projects, restructuring projects or other projects, assist in overview and administering direct and indirect tax compliance for EMEA entities to ensure the filings are timely submitted as well as accurate and fully in line with local tax law and regulations, assist in providing tax support to business and other functions in various activities including (but not limited to) business transactions, new business model and legal entity set up, etc., support senior management on other tax related matters (e.g. managing the tax service budget) and assist in managing relationship with local government and tax authorities.

Job descriptions

Indirect Tax Declarations:

• Responsibility for accurate preparation and filing of the VAT returns and Intrastat filings and other Indirect Tax deliverables.
• Maintaining statutory deadlines (timely preparation of the returns and payments initiations, internal approvals).
• Amend prior returns to correct any past errors/issues. Gather documents and apply for appropriate refunds.
• To ensure indirect taxes are collected, and remitted to tax authorities accurately, timely, and efficiently

Compliance, Audits & Policies:

• Research and verify tax rates and tax codes.
• Keep up to date on current state policies on taxation and be aware of any upcoming changes in tax law.
• Maintaining tax offices websites and checking its content.
• Assist with and/or manage tax and statutory audits (preparation of files and explanations).
• Support the team for any audits or queries from the tax authorities.

Process Improvements & Automation:

• Assist with and/or implement automation efforts.
• Work with other departments within the company to prevent or resolve indirect tax issues.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.
• Write, analyse, and updates tax software.

Stakeholder management:

• Liaise with external parties on tax matters (tax authorities/service providers/customers).
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and act as the primary tax point of contact for the business, providing guidance regarding the application of Indirect Tax regulations.

Strategic Procurement Management:

• Establish supplier selection, evaluation, and management processes
• Optimize supplier portfolio across Europe
• Set and achieve cost reduction targets
• Negotiate and manage long-term supplier contracts

Fashion Retail-Specific Procurement:

• Procurement of store fixtures and display equipment
• Procurement of packaging and branding materials
• Procurement of POS systems and store operation equipment

Logistics & Customs Management:

• Optimize import duties and manage compliance
• Supervise and streamline customs clearance procedures
• Select and manage appropriate Incoterms
• Analyse logistics costs and implement reduction initiatives

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Conduct supply chain due diligence
• Select suppliers compliant with sustainability and ESG standards
• Ensure compliance with EU regulations
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies

Contract & Vendor Management:

• Create, negotiate, and manage Master Service Agreements
• Set and monitor supplier performance KPIs
• Review and optimize terms during contract renewals
• Conduct vendor audits and quality control

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with merchandising team and Logistics team
• Work with finance team on budget management and payment terms optimization
• Coordinate needs with store operations team
• Collaborate with marketing team on promotional materials procurement

System & Data Management:

• Operate and optimize procurement systems (SAP MM, etc.)
• Conduct spend analysis and reporting
• Visualize procurement data and manage dashboards
• Implement and manage e-procurement platforms

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience of the entire lifecycle of indirect taxation within an international setting
• Multi-country VAT/customs experience across Europe
• Tax qualifications or other equivalent qualification is a plus
• Retail or FMCG industry background preferred
• Strong communicative skills (both orally and in writing)
• Commercially minded, proactive, action-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Moves fast on negotiations and decisions without losing accuracy
• Holds full ownership over cost and risk, committed to delivering results
• Questions industry norms and existing contracts, always seeking better terms and structures
• Interpersonal savvy, relates well to different types of people with different backgrounds
• Ability to set priorities (sense of urgency vs prioritization)
• Advanced skills in Excel/Microsoft Office and SAP Experience preferred

Conditions

• Salary - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Location – London
• Competitive benefits - Discretionary bonus, company pension, 25 days annual leave, Jubilee (gift/payment for long service)

For more information, please apply today!

*** Access Appointments Consultancy Ltd is a recruitment agency based in London.

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Also we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation such as passport/visas when required.

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