Mukuru

Supplier Administrator

As the Supplier Administrator, you will report directly to the Group Purchasing Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring supplier compliance through rigorous due diligence checks on both new and existing suppliers. You will collaborate proactively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, and Data Protection teams, to ensure seamless supplier onboarding and contract management. Success in this role requires a flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to deliver tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Due Diligence:

    • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of supplier due diligence and onboarding processes.

    • Maintain and update the central supplier database and Preferred Supplier List.

    • Ensure supplier bank account details are current, accurate, and securely stored.

    • Handle the deregistration of non-active suppliers efficiently.

  2. Reporting & Contracting:

    • Prepare and present detailed top-spend supplier analysis reports across all Mukuru entities.

    • Monitor and track blanket purchase orders to ensure alignment with contractual agreements.

    • Support the collection, storage, and updating of all active contracts, ensuring that they reflect accurate values and key dates.

    • Maintain contract periods and important dates in the Contract Management system, in collaboration with the Legal Department.

    • Manage the end-to-end contracting cycle, coordinating input from internal stakeholders, engaging with external parties, and providing timely updates on contract and supplier onboarding status.

  3. Compliance:

    • Ensure full compliance with all internal procedures and policies related to procurement.

    • Oversee compliance with legal, data privacy, information security, and organizational requirements when onboarding new service providers and contractors across all Mukuru entities.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement or a related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within a Procurement department, ideally within the FinTech industry.

  • At least 3 years of experience with stakeholder engagement and supplier onboarding processes.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience and understanding of compliance policies, practices, and regulations.

Job-Related Knowledge and Skills:

  • IT and Procurement Practices: Expert proficiency and knowledge in IT and procurement practices.

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant tools.

  • Contract Drafting & Supplier Relationship Management: Advanced understanding of contract drafting, administration, and supplier management.

  • Compliance Knowledge: Expert knowledge of compliance policies and procedures.

  • Supplier Onboarding & Due Diligence: Expert understanding of supplier onboarding and due diligence processes.

  • P2P Systems & Contract Data Maintenance: Advanced familiarity with procurement-to-pay (P2P) systems and contract data maintenance.

  • Supplier Analysis Reporting: Expert knowledge of supplier analysis and reporting techniques.

  • Contract Lifecycle Management: Ability to manage the full contracting lifecycle, including clause collection and stakeholder engagement.

  • In-depth Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of compliance regulations and procedures.

Core Competencies:

  • Integrity & Professionalism: High standards of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of work.

  • Planning & Organizing: Strong skills in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks efficiently.

  • Proactive Communication: Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.

  • Analytical & Numerical Skills: Strong analytical abilities and good numerical skills for managing supplier data and reports.

  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.

  • Goal-Oriented: Focused on achieving success and meeting organizational goals.

  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate across departments.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity where you can have a direct impact on supplier compliance and contribute to the growth and success of the company, apply now to become a part of Mukuru’s dynamic procurement team!

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!


Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.


NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS

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