Company:
Robert Walters
Industry: Consulting
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Western Cape
State: Cape Town
What you’ll do:
As a Procurement Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Procurement Operations department by managing supplier onboarding processes and collaborating with various internal teams.
- Coordinate and oversee the onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate to protect the firm’s interests from the outset.
- Collaborate extensively with Risk, Legal, IT, Finance, and other business stakeholders to conduct thorough due diligence and assess vendor risks for compliance and security.
- Validate supplier data for accuracy within procurement systems, producing clear reports on onboarding progress, outstanding actions, and supplier risk assessments for senior decision-makers.
- Support the design and enhancement of procurement processes by suggesting improvements to supplier lifecycle management and third-party risk frameworks.
- Monitor ongoing supplier relationships to ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Assist in maintaining up-to-date records of supplier information, contracts, and performance metrics within procurement databases.
- Contribute to regular reviews of procurement procedures to identify areas for increased efficiency or risk mitigation.
- Engage proactively with internal teams to resolve any issues related to supplier onboarding or data discrepancies.
- Prepare detailed documentation for audit purposes relating to vendor management activities.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions with colleagues to promote best practices in procurement operations.
What you bring:
To excel as a Procurement Analyst, you will bring proven experience in procurement administration or vendor management along with strong academic credentials. Your background should
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline is essential for this role.
- 2–4 years of experience in procurement administration or vendor management demonstrates your ability to handle complex supplier relationships effectively.
- Proven track record of managing supplier onboarding processes and conducting third-party due diligence ensures you can uphold rigorous compliance standards.
- Exceptional organisational skills paired with keen attention to detail enable you to maintain accurate records and deliver reliable reporting.
- Excellent communication abilities allow you to engage confidently with stakeholders across multiple departments.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) supports your ability to analyse data and prepare presentations; experience with procurement systems is advantageous.
- Understanding of compliance requirements as well as risk management principles helps you navigate regulatory frameworks successfully.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams fosters an inclusive approach to problem-solving.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement shows your willingness to contribute ideas that enhance operational efficiency.
- Experience preparing documentation for audits or regulatory reviews is beneficial.