Senior Procurement Administrator

Recruiter:

Sydsen

Job Ref:

PTA000955/TB

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

20000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Looking for a detail-oriented Senior Procurement Administrator to manage vendor applications, oversee procurement administration, and provide governance oversight.

POSITION INFO:

Senior Procurement Administrator

Reporting to: Procurement ManagerSeniority Level: 2-5 yearsType: Permanent

Role Overview

The Senior Procurement Administrator is responsible for managing vendor applications for inclusion on the organisation’s approved Service Provider Panel, providing comprehensive administrative support to the Procurement Department, and delivering structured oversight reporting to support governance and transparency within procurement operations. This role ensures compliance, data integrity, risk mitigation, and disciplined process management while providing daily visibility of procurement activities to leadership.

Key Responsibilities & Performance Indicators

Vendor Application & Service Provider Panel Management
- Manage end-to-end vendor application process
- Verify compliance documentation
- Maintain integrity of the approved vendor panel
Procurement Administration & Control
- Administer purchase orders, contract documentation
- Maintain contract registers and expiry tracking
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies
Monitoring & Oversight of Procurement Manager
- Issue daily procurement status reports
- Monitor procurement activities for compliance and risk
- Identify delays, policy deviations, or performance issues
Governance, Risk & Control
- Monitor procurement policy compliance
- Verify conflict of interest declarations
- Recommend process and control improvements
Professional Effectiveness (Senior Level Expectations)
- Workload Prioritisation
- Independence & Judgement

Qualifications: Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain ManagementSkills: Procurement and contract administration, Compliance and governance, Risk identification and escalation, Documentation and data integrity, Reporting and oversight, Attention to detail, analytical, communication & stakeholder management

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