Agriculture Procurement Associate - Onsite Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Stable employer

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Junior Buyer to join our on-site procurement team. You will support requisitions, source suppliers, and assist with purchasing processes while learning from senior colleagues.

Ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to develop skills in procurement within the agricultural sector; training and career progression opportunities are available. This role is perfect for someone starting a career in purchasing who wants hands-on

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Certificate in SCM, Agriculture or Business Admin preferred.
• Up to 2 years in purchasing/procurement/admin, preferably in agriculture.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and principles.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, good communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn procurement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing purchase requisitions and creating purchase orders.
• Source suppliers for agricultural inputs and equipment.
• Obtain quotations and compare prices/terms.
• Follow up on order status and delivery dates.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing and supplier data.
• Support market research for agricultural commodities.
• Ensure purchased goods meet quality standards.
• Communicate procurement needs with internal teams.
• Learn and follow company procurement policies.
• Handle basic supplier inquiries and resolve minor issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Certificate in Agriculture

Certificate in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Junior Buyer to join our on-site procurement team. You will support requisitions, source suppliers, and assist with purchasing processes while learning from senior colleagues.

Ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to develop skills in procurement within the agricultural sector; training and career progression opportunities are available. This role is perfect for someone starting a career in purchasing who wants hands-on