Junior Purchasing Administrator

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Exposure to procurement lifecycle

Training programs

Medical aid contributions

Friendly team in Tembisa

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Junior Purchasing Administrator in Tembisa to support procurement operations. This entry‑level role offers learning opportunities and growth within the supply chain.

You will handle purchase requisitions, assist with supplier databases, coordinate with logistics, respond to inquiries, and maintain records while supporting senior staff on projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some administrative or office experience, preferably in a purchasing or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with basic purchasing principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel for data entry and basic reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in managing supplier databases, including contact information and performance records.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and resolve basic issues related to orders and deliveries.
• Maintain procurement records and files, ensuring they are organized and up-to-date.
• Support senior purchasing staff in daily administrative duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Business or supply chain education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Junior Purchasing Administrator to support their procurement operations based in Tembisa. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within the supply chain function. You will assist with the daily administrative tasks of the purchasing department, ensuring smooth communication between the team, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will be eager to develop their skills in procurement and contribute to the efficiency of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in managing supplier databases, including contact information and performance records.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and resolve basic issues related to orders and deliveries.
• Maintain procurement records and files, ensuring they are organized and up-to-date.
• Support senior purchasing staff in daily administrative duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in business or supply chain is a plus.
• Some administrative or office experience, preferably in a purchasing or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with basic purchasing principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel for data entry and basic reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with opportunities for annual increases.
• Exposure to all facets of the procurement lifecycle.
• Access to training programs to build expertise in purchasing.
• Standard company benefits including medical aid contributions.
• A friendly and encouraging team environment in Tembisa.