Procurement Administrator

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Fully remote work arrangement

Career progression opportunities

Supportive virtual team environment

On-site presence in Welkom optional

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a meticulous Procurement Administrator to support the purchasing department. This remote role is based from Welkom and involves processing purchase orders, managing supplier communications, and maintaining procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will work independently in a remote setup, bringing strong organizational skills and experience in procurement to contribute to a key business function.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or purchasing administration.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders using the company's procurement system.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, track shipments, and resolve basic queries.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all procurement transactions and supplier information.
• Assist in preparing procurement reports and analyzing spending data.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures in all administrative tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Data entry

Remote work

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and efficient Procurement Administrator to support their purchasing department, working remotely from Welkom . This role is crucial for the smooth operation of procurement activities, involving the processing of purchase orders, managing supplier communications, and maintaining procurement documentation. You will be a key support to the procurement team, ensuring all administrative tasks are handled accurately and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills to contribute to a key business function within a remote setup in the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders using the company's procurement system.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, track shipments, and resolve basic queries.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all procurement transactions and supplier information.
• Assist in preparing procurement reports and analyzing spending data.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures in all administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Administrator or in a support role within a procurement or purchasing department.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite , especially Excel and Word, for data management and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently in a remote environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for supplier and internal interactions.
• Familiarity with procurement software is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression within the procurement field.
• A supportive virtual team environment focused on collaboration and efficiency.
• Contribution to the procurement operations of a growing company in Welkom .