Procurement Assistant

General Heavy Machinery; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

General Heavy Machinery is seeking a proactive Procurement Assistant to join their team in the North West province. The successful candidate will assist in sourcing machinery parts and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Applicants should possess a relevant qualification and have 2–5 years of experience in a procurement environment, preferably within the mining or heavy equipment industry. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a procurement or purchasing environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain procedures.
• Extensive experience in the mining or earthmoving machinery sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement and sourcing of machinery parts.
• Process purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with replenishment planning.

Skills

Procurement processes

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly organized and proactive Procurement Assistant to join our dynamic team based in the North West province. The successful candidate must have experience working in a fast-paced procurement environment, preferably within the mining, earthmoving machinery, or heavy equipment parts industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the procurement and sourcing of mining and earthmoving machinery parts, equipment, and operational consumables
• Procure parts for heavy earthmoving equipment and mining machinery
• Process purchase orders and follow up on supplier deliveries
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation
• Liaise with suppliers, technicians, and internal departments regarding procurement requirements
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures
• Monitor stock levels and assist with replenishment planning
• Obtain quotations and compare pricing to ensure cost-effective purchasing
• Support the procurement team with administrative and operational functions
• Assist with supplier relationship management and performance monitoring
• Ensure urgent breakdown and operational parts are sourced efficiently to minimize downtime
• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–5 years’ experience in a procurement or purchasing environment
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain procedures
• Extensive experience within the mining industry, earthmoving machinery industry, or heavy equipment parts procurement environment
• Knowledge and understanding of earthmoving machinery components and mining equipment parts
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Computer literate with experience using procurement systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Advantageous

• Experience procuring parts for excavators, dump trucks, drill rigs, loaders, crushers, and other earthmoving or mining equipment
• Exposure to workshop or mining operations environments
• Experience dealing with OEM and aftermarket suppliers

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