Procurement Coordinator II

The Nielsen Company•New York, NY

About The Position

The Procurement Coordinator II plays a key role in enabling Nielsen's ability to provide best-in-class benefits that suit the needs of our people and meet them wherever they are in their health & well-being journey. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Global Benefits. This is a Part Time position with flexible hours.

Requirements

Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with other teams
Solves routine problems without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established options
Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of meeting strict payment deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when handling quantitative data
Proficient with Google Tools (Sheets, Docs) & Adobe Acrobat
1-2 years of experience in administrative or business support roles

Nice To Haves

Experience working with SAP ARIBA, preferred

Responsibilities

Process high volume of recurring and one-off invoice payments in a timely & efficient manner in accordance with established internal policies
Perform ongoing reconciliation of vendor statements and internal payment records to ensure all invoices are accounted for and paid on time
Maintain organized and accurate digital records of all payment transactions in accordance with established procedures
Act as a key liaison between the Total Rewards team and both internal and external parties to investigate and resolve any payment discrepancies, issues, or delays
Assist the Total Rewards team in tracking and monitoring vendor expenditures against the departmental budget
Support the process for onboarding new Total Rewards vendors on internal system (e.g., entering W-9/tax forms, banking details, and contact information)
Proactively coordinate with vendors and internal teams to verify and update existing vendor details (addresses, payment methods, contact personnel) to minimize payment errors and ensure compliance with internal finance controls
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Total Rewards team to identify, prioritize, and process urgent or escalated payment requests, ensuring swift communication and approval through the appropriate internal channels
Respond promptly to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, or remittance details, providing clear and accurate information while maintaining a high level of customer service
Liaise with internal teams to track and see payment escalations and complex inquiries through to full resolution