Procurement Clerk

**Work Description**

The Procurement Clerk is responsible for reviewing Purchase Requisitions raised by project administrators. The Procurement Clerk is responsible to assist the Procure-To-Pay Manager in the procurement function in the Company. To assist with ensuring that the procurement of goods and services complies with the Company’s Procurement Policy, inter alia creating and maintaining a list of Approved Vendors who comply with certain key criteria to ensure the effective procurement of all items within the company within the required timeframe, best price possible and quality.

**Technical Work Responsibilities**
- Vendor Management
- Assist with the approval of new Vendors, completion of Vendor Application Forms
- Follow up on outstanding invoices with Vendors and Sites
- Check for rejected Orders and amend or cancel
- Follow up with Sites as to whether they have received the Goods/Services and if they have an Invoice, if no Invoice is available, contact Vendor to forward Invoice and proof of delivery
- Placing and receiving of urgent Orders and forwarding to creditors team for payment
- Assist in Maintaining the BEE database and ensuring that BEE Certificates are validated and updated
- Assist with Purchasing of all goods/services within the Company
- Provide assistance to ensure the effective procurement of all items required within the company, within the required time frame, best price possible and quality
- Ensure that all Invoices are received timeously to ensure prompt payment
- Assist with building good relationships with Vendors

**Education**
- Diploma in Purchasing/Procurement or related field

**Advantageous**
- Business Degree/Finance Degree

**Experience**
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial environment within the Procurement/Buyer function
- Knowledge of Applicable Legislation

**Requirements**:

- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, advanced MS Excel etc
- SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa

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