Procurement Administrator

SUMMARY:
We are currently partnering with our client in the financial services industry, who is seeking administrative support to manage an increase in procurement demands. 

This is a 12-month contract role, designed to support the higher-than-usual workload and ensure the smooth operation of procurement activities during this vital phase.

In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement processes, providing crucial administrative assistance, and ensuring efficiency within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your expertise in administration and procurement will directly contribute to the success of this high-impact project.

If you thrive under pressure and have experience in procurement administration, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a prestigious financial services organization.

Apply now and be part of a project that helps safeguard critical systems and operations!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

• B Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• At least 3 years' experience in administration, specifically within procurement / financial environment
• Oracle ERP and PowerBI an added advantage
• Financial and budgeting skills
• Technical competence in procurement management, hardware and software
• Enablement legislation and governance, risk and compliance skills
• Contract and associated service management knowledge and skills
• Procurement management, financial management and reporting skills

• To engage in short-term planning and perform tasks defined in the work plan with the team leader
• To perform general administrative tasks in support of programmes and overall operations of the department, which includes but is not limited to, record management, information and communications technology coordination, procurement-related matters and general human resources administration
• To perform general tasks in support of the department’s financial administration and ensure the timely submission of accurate payment information
• To support the team leader in his/ her role as a sub-record manager, training, facilities, IT and fixed assets representative and in effectively managing the requirements and resources of the department
• To provide support to the team leader in the coordination of the risk processes of the department as well as maintenance of its risk matrices and action plans emanating from internal and external audits
• Collate and provide management information on procurement matters regarding the end-to-end procurement process
• Compile and update procurement plan (Demand Forecast) to monitor and reduce the turnaround times for the procurement of the division's goods and services
• Guide and facilitate communication between the relevant stakeholders throughout the procurement process
• Identify and respond appropriately to the stakeholder needs for specific procurement and contract renewal-related advice
• Monitor and report on the progress against the procurement plan
• To ensure compliance with procurement policy, budget guidelines, and other relevant policies
• To perform administration duties on an ad-hoc basis or projects basis as requested by the team leader
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy, budget guidelines, and other relevant policies