Procurement Coordinator

Are you a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for procurement? Do you have excellent communication abilities and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Administrative Functional Support Professional/ Procurement Coordinator within the Industrial Gear Unit and Coupling business environment at Flender South Africa.

**Responsibilities**:

- Process purchase requests: You will be responsible for efficiently managing purchase requests and ensuring timely processing and delivery.
- Expedite open purchase orders: You will proactively follow up on open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Forward systematic procurement information: You will be responsible for systematically sharing relevant procurement project information with the relevant departments to ensure smooth workflow.
- Ad hoc procurement reporting: You will generate and analyze open Purchase Order (PO) reports and Purchase Requisition (PR) reports as needed.
- Invoice analysis and evaluation: You will thoroughly examine invoices from suppliers and vendors, perform checks on delivered goods, and resolve any issues.
- Account reconciliation and reporting: You will continuously reconcile and report on account discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Clarify account discrepancies: You will work closely with internal teams, expediters, vendors, and suppliers to resolve any account discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.
- Cooperate with purchasing organization: You will collaborate with the responsible purchase organization to address any procurement-related issues effectively.
- First point of contact: Serve as the primary point of contact between the buying organization and vendors, actively communicating and clarifying questions.
- Balance sheet and P&L closing: Contribute to the financial closing process by generating reports, performing account reconciliation, and monitoring creditor age analysis.
- Invoice processing: Uploading freight invoices with booking instructions to the YDR3 system.
- Create purchase requisitions: Generate purchase requisitions for the Workshop and Admin department, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Collaborate with purchasing managers: Work closely with purchasing managers to address any actions or problems that may affect the supplier relationship.
- Ad hoc Accounts Payable duties: Assist as needed with additional accounts payable tasks.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in procurement or a related role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and SAP
- Familiarity with procurement systems and tools.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of balance sheet and P&L closing processes is a plus.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and diverse organization committed to excellence.

Flender als Arbeitgeber bietet:
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