Accounts and Procurement Specialist

About the position

We are looking for an Accounts & Procurement Specialist to support a manufacturing environment by managing accounts payable processes and the procurement of indirect operating supplies and services. This role plays a key part in cost control, supplier management, and ensuring smooth operational flow.

Acounts Payable

• Process and manage accounts payable transactions
  
  
• Ensure accurate and timeous processing of supplier invoices and payments
  
  
• Perform vendor reconciliations to statements
  
  
• Manage indirect GR/IR and one-time payments
  
  
• Maintain accurate financial records related to purchases
  
  

Procurement & Sourcing

• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in line with procurement policy
  
  
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels with vendors
  
  
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders
  
  
• Maintain procurement trackers and vendor documentation
  
  
• Update vendor information and changes on internal systems (e.g. ServiceNow)
  
  
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timeous goods receipt
  
  

Inventory & Logistics

• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or delays
  
  
• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and internal teams
  
  
• Resolve delivery or fulfillment issues efficiently
  
  

Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with financial and procurement policies
  
  
• Assist with procurement-related budgeting and forecasting
  
  
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain accurate documentation
  
  

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in accounts payable and procurement within a structured environment
  
  
• Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management skills
  
  
• Solid understanding of supply chain and procurement processes
  
  
• High attention to detail with strong analytical ability
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  
• Proficiency in SAP / S4 or similar ERP systems
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Creditors
• Financial Compliance
• Managing Relationships with Vendors
• Negotiating
• Procurement
• Reporting
• Sourcing