Procurement Specialist — Hybrid, Growth Path

Placements24; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid or retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is supporting a well-established manufacturing firm in Gauteng to hire a Purchasing Administrator. The role combines office-based tasks with remote flexibility, handling POs, supplier inquiries, records, and admin duties within procurement.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma in SCM or related field and 2–3 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement admin, with SAP Business One and MS Office proficiency. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or equivalent in SCM, Business Admin, or related field.
• 2–3 years in purchasing or procurement admin role.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Liaise with suppliers on orders, delivery schedules and discrepancies.
• Maintain records of procurement activities including vendor info and pricing.
• Source new suppliers and obtain quotations as required.
• Monitor inventory levels and flag reorder needs to Purchasing Manager.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, cost savings and supplier performance.
• Handle supplier inquiries and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Support Purchasing Manager with ad-hoc admin tasks and projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

National Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Related field experience

Tools

SAP Business One

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Placements24 is supporting a well-established manufacturing firm in Gauteng to hire a Purchasing Administrator. The role combines office-based tasks with remote flexibility, handling POs, supplier inquiries, records, and admin duties within procurement.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma in SCM or related field and 2–3 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement admin, with SAP Business One and MS Office proficiency. Hybrid work arrangement offered.