Junior Purchasing Clerk - Wholesale

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

On-the-job training in purchasing

Exposure to wholesale distribution in

Career growth within procurement

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Purchasing Clerk in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on supporting the purchasing team with daily procurement tasks, data entry, and supplier communications, offering hands-on training in purchasing and supply chain management within the wholesale sector.

The position is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude who want to build a career in procurement in a dynamic wholesale environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Post-matric qualification in Administration or Supply Chain is advantageous.
• Up to 1 year of experience in admin, clerical, or purchasing support.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Able to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Based in or able to commute to Soweto, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior buyers and purchasing managers with daily procurement tasks.
• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders accurately.
• Maintain purchasing database with supplier information, pricing, and order details.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery times, and resolve basic inquiries.
• Track the status of orders and ensure timely delivery of goods to the warehouse.
• Assist in reconciling invoices with purchase orders and delivery documents.
• Organize and file all procurement-related documentation.
• Support the receiving department with information regarding incoming shipments.
• Perform basic data entry and prepare simple reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Post-matric qualification in Administration/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent wholesale distribution company based in Soweto , Gauteng, is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Purchasing Clerk to join their busy procurement department. This role is an excellent starting point for individuals seeking to build a career in purchasing and supply chain management within the wholesale sector. The Junior Purchasing Clerk will be responsible for supporting the purchasing team with administrative tasks, processing orders, maintaining records, and assisting with supplier communications. This position offers valuable hands-on experience and training in a critical business function. We are seeking a candidate with strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail to contribute to the smooth operation of our client's business in Soweto .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior buyers and purchasing managers with daily procurement tasks.
• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders accurately.
• Maintain and update the purchasing database with supplier information, pricing, and order details.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery times, and resolve basic inquiries.
• Track the status of orders and ensure timely delivery of goods to the warehouse.
• Assist in reconciling invoices with purchase orders and delivery documents.
• Organize and file all procurement-related documentation.
• Support the receiving department with information regarding incoming shipments.
• Perform basic data entry and prepare simple reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
• A relevant post-matric qualification in Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar is advantageous.
• Up to 1 year of experience in an administrative, clerical, or purchasing support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Basic understanding of purchasing or inventory principles is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow instructions diligently.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Soweto , Gauteng.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities in purchasing.
• Exposure to the wholesale distribution industry in Soweto .
• Opportunity for career growth within the procurement function.
• Contribution towards medical aid and retirement benefits.