Procurement Administrator: Drive Smooth Purchasing Operations

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary for an admin role

Full-time employment

Medical aid contribution

Provident fund

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Administrator to handle administrative procurement tasks and maintain accurate records. You will process purchase orders, manage vendor details, and support the purchasing team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, this full-time role offers on-the-job training, a supportive team, and opportunities to contribute to procurement efficiency and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Relevant administrative qualification or background in supply chain/procurement administration.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an administrative or purchasing support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in the relevant system.
• Maintain accurate vendor master files and ensure all contact and banking details are up-to-date.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery schedules, and invoice discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing tender documents and other procurement-related administrative tasks.
• Maintain organized filing systems for all procurement-related documents.
• Liaise with internal departments, including finance and logistics, to resolve queries and facilitate smooth transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Administrative qualification or procurement/supply chain background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Purchasing Administrator to handle administrative procurement tasks and maintain accurate records. You will process purchase orders, manage vendor details, and support the purchasing team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, this full-time role offers on-the-job training, a supportive team, and opportunities to contribute to procurement efficiency and process improvements.