Remote Junior Buyer: Electrical Components

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Training programs

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Junior Buyer to join a growing procurement team. The role focuses on sourcing electrical components, processing POs, and maintaining supplier data from anywhere in South Africa.

You will work with engineering, production and QA to clarify requirements, perform basic market research and support inventory management. A degree or diploma in SCM with 1–2 years' experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in SCM, Electrical Eng, or related field.
• 1–2 years in purchasing/procurement or admin role advantageous; electronics/manufacturing background
• Strong organization and meticulous attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; data entry, tracking, and basic reporting

Responsibilities

• Assist senior buyers in sourcing electrical components, sub-assemblies, and related materials.
• Process purchase orders; ensure accuracy of item codes, quantities, specs, and pricing.
• Monitor order status; track shipments; confirm delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier records, pricing agreements and procurement data.
• Liaise with engineering, production, and QA to clarify requirements.
• Conduct basic market research on component availability and pricing trends.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and flags for stock-outs.
• Resolve discrepancies related to POs, invoices and GRNs.
• Ensure purchasing aligns with company policies and procedures.
• Provide admin support to procurement department as needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

National Diploma in SCM

Electrical Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Junior Buyer to join a growing procurement team. The role focuses on sourcing electrical components, processing POs, and maintaining supplier data from anywhere in South Africa.

You will work with engineering, production and QA to clarify requirements, perform basic market research and support inventory management. A degree or diploma in SCM with 1–2 years' experience is preferred.