Junior Procurement Associate — Mentorship & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Career development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, South Africa is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join our procurement team. This entry-level role offers exposure to sourcing, PO processing, and supplier relationship management under experienced buyers.

You will learn purchasing policies, maintain records, and support the team with data management while developing essential procurement skills in a dynamic, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with exposure to sourcing and purchasing.
• Some exposure to purchasing or administrative roles is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Excel is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior buyers in sourcing and evaluating suppliers.
• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and delivery information.
• Communicate with suppliers to track orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Support procurement team with administrative tasks and data management.
• Learn and follow company procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, South Africa is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join our procurement team. This entry-level role offers exposure to sourcing, PO processing, and supplier relationship management under experienced buyers.

You will learn purchasing policies, maintain records, and support the team with data management while developing essential procurement skills in a dynamic, professional environment.