Procurement Administrator

Our client, an international financial organization, is searching for an experienced Procurement Administrator to work in their headquarters based in Basel.

Ideal Profile:

-  Commercial apprenticeship in the field of procurement
-  Eidg. Dipl. Einkaufsfachmann  would be of advantage
-  Minimum three years of work experience in the area of procurement
-  Customer oriented with strong interpersonal skills and team spirit
-  Strong organisational, analytical, planning and problem solving skills
-  Experience working with procurement systems
-  Business fluent in English and German, especially with a view to supporting the negotiating and drafting of contracts
-  Accuracy and ability to deal with unforeseen events and tight deadlines

Key responsibilities:

- Provides procurement-related support to Business Owners and assists them with their sourcing activities
- Supports Business Owners in formulating Requests for Information (RFIs) and Invitations to Tender (ITTs)
- Assists in drafting contracts and conducting negotiations with suppliers.
- Administers contracts and purchase orders in English or German in compliance with internal regulations and guidelines. Processes purchase orders and receipts for goods and services.
- Ensures data integrity and transparency within the procurement process and associated controls
- Supports the assessment and mitigation of procurement-related risks, where necessary in cooperation with the Legal Service