Procurement Coordinator II

The Nielsen Company • New York City, NY

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About The Position

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future. Job Summary 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

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees