Hybrid Procurement & Purchasing Coordinator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 client in Bloemfontein is seeking a motivated Purchasing Administrator to support procurement operations, processing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining accurate records. The role offers a hybrid work model and requires 1–3 years in administrative or purchasing support, plus proficiency with Excel and Word and strong organizational skills.

This position provides practical experience in the supply chain together with training opportunities to develop procurement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative or purchasing support role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; a certificate/diploma in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery schedules, and pricing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all procurement transactions and supplier information.
• Assist in tracking inventory levels and reporting discrepancies.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes for accuracy.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and resolve order or delivery issues.
• Support the procurement team with administrative tasks and data entry.
• Conduct basic supplier and product research as directed.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing reports on procurement activities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Purchasing support

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate/Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Placements24 client in Bloemfontein is seeking a motivated Purchasing Administrator to support procurement operations, processing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining accurate records. The role offers a hybrid work model and requires 1–3 years in administrative or purchasing support, plus proficiency with Excel and Word and strong organizational skills.

This position provides practical experience in the supply chain together with training opportunities to develop procurement