Entry-Level Procurement Assistant: Grow in Supply Chain

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level salary

On-the-job training

Medical aid

Pension plan

Team environment Port Elizabeth

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a diligent Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with purchase orders, supplier coordination, and maintaining procurement records.

You will work closely with colleagues to ensure timely deliveries, track inventory, and assist with reports. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-focused, and eager to learn within the Eastern Cape supply chain.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in business or a related field is beneficial.
• Previous administrative or clerical experience is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of purchasing principles or supply chain is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of purchase orders and requisitions.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery dates, and pricing.
• Maintain and update procurement databases and filing systems.
• Provide administrative support to the procurement team, including scheduling meetings and preparing reports.
• Help track inventory levels and reorder as needed, coordinating with relevant departments.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Purchasing principles

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a diligent Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with purchase orders, supplier coordination, and maintaining procurement records.

You will work closely with colleagues to ensure timely deliveries, track inventory, and assist with reports. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-focused, and eager to learn within the Eastern Cape supply chain.