Junior Procurement Assistant

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Supply chain exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Junior Procurement Assistant in Pretoria for a part-time, hybrid role. You will support procurement operations, handle requisitions, and liaise with suppliers while learning from experienced professionals in a flexible work setup.

The role offers hands-on experience in purchasing processes, vendor communications, and record-keeping, with mentorship and the chance to develop foundational supply chain skills in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent; pursuing a qualification in Supply Chain or Business is advantageous.
• 0-2 years of experience in an administrative or purchasing support role.
• Basic understanding of procurement principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the processing of purchase requisitions and the creation of purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to follow up on order status and delivery schedules.
• Maintain organized procurement files and update vendor databases.
• Support the procurement team in gathering quotes and comparing supplier pricing.
• Help resolve minor discrepancies in invoices and purchase orders.
• Contribute to departmental administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Matric certificate

Pursuing Supply Chain or Business qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Procurement Assistant to support the procurement department in Pretoria . This part-time role is ideal for someone starting their career in procurement, providing hands-on experience in purchasing processes. You will assist in daily operational tasks, vendor communication, and record-keeping, learning valuable skills under the guidance of experienced procurement professionals. This hybrid position offers a flexible work schedule, balancing office responsibilities with remote accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the processing of purchase requisitions and the creation of purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to follow up on order status and delivery schedules.
• Maintain organized procurement files and update vendor databases.
• Support the procurement team in gathering quotes and comparing supplier pricing.
• Help resolve minor discrepancies in invoices and purchase orders.
• Contribute to departmental administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Matric certificate or equivalent; pursuing a qualification in Supply Chain or Business is advantageous.
• 0-2 years of experience in an administrative or purchasing support role.
• Basic understanding of procurement principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external vendors.

Benefits

• Hourly wage with the potential for increased hours.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement based in Pretoria .
• Valuable on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Exposure to a professional procurement environment.
• Opportunity to gain foundational skills in supply chain management.