Buyer Assistant - Procurement

CFAM Technologies; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement solutions company in Potchefstroom seeks a Procurement Administrator to manage software applications and support internal procurement processes. Responsibilities include handling quotations, ensuring timely deliveries, and assisting suppliers. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 and relevant administration qualifications, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills. Applications close on 31 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment with a strong administrative background.

Responsibilities

• Daily follow up of quotations, deliveries, and purchase orders.
• Update expected delivery dates while keeping deadlines in mind.
• Ensure goods are delivered on time.
• Load purchase orders onto the system.
• Provide internal procurement support to representatives.
• Liaise with suppliers daily.
• Report on targets and challenges during weekly meetings.

Skills

High quality of work and ability to meet deadlines

Competency in Microsoft Office packages

Fully bilingual with good writing skills

Well organised and problem-solving skills

Basic understanding of technical issues

Education

Grade 12

Relevant Administration Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Administration of Procurement software and Zebra Systems (Jira Process Atlassian).

Responsibilities

• Daily follow up of quotations, deliveries and purchase orders.
• Update expected delivery dates on the system while keeping deadlines or target dates of orders in mind.
• Ensure goods are delivered on time.
• Ensure purchase orders are loaded onto the system.
• Provide internal procurement support to reps: operate switchboard and handle all enquiries.
• Liaise with suppliers on a daily basis.
• Report on targets and challenges during the weekly meetings.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Relevant Administration Qualification.
• Experience in procurement (manufacturing environment) with a strong administrative background.

Key Skills

• High quality of work and ability to meet deadlines.
• Competency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Fully bilingual, able to communicate effectively, with good writing skills.
• Well organised and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic understanding of technical issues.
• Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 15 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will only be contacted via official business email address or telephone. Interviews will take place only in Potchefstroom.

PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED TO APPLY. CLOSING DATE : 31 October 2025