Procurement Assistant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development inProcurement

Supportive virtual team environment

Contribution to growth from anywhere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Assistant to join a remote procurement team. You will handle administrative tasks, process purchase orders, and maintain records to support an efficient supply chain and timely supplier communications.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting, contributing to effective procurement operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or clerical experience is required; procurement experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks effectively in a remote work environment.
• A diploma or relevant qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders in the system.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records and documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery dates, and resolve basic inquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement reports and data analysis.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather necessary information for purchasing.
• Provide administrative support to the procurement team as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

MS Excel

MS Word

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Diploma or relevant qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and proactive Procurement Assistant to join their purchasing department, working remotely. This role provides essential support to the procurement team by managing administrative tasks, processing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records. You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the supply chain and facilitating efficient communication between the company and its suppliers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting, contributing to the overall effectiveness of procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders in the system.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records and documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery dates, and resolve basic inquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement reports and data analysis.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather necessary information for purchasing.
• Provide administrative support to the procurement team as needed.

Requirements

• Previous administrative or clerical experience is required; procurement experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks effectively in a remote work environment.
• A diploma or relevant qualification is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility and convenience.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in procurement.
• Supportive virtual team environment.
• Contribution to a growing organization from anywhere.