Procurement Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & pension

Training opportunities

Team environment in Upington

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a meticulous Procurement Assistant to support the purchasing department, process requisitions and purchase orders, and keep records up to date.

This full-time role offers entry-level salary, training opportunities, and a stable team environment in Upington, with benefits including medical aid and pension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative support role.
• Understanding of basic administrative and purchasing procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders under supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date records of orders, deliveries, and supplier information.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and pricing.
• Assist in resolving basic procurement-related queries and discrepancies.
• Provide administrative support to the procurement team, including filing and data entry.
• Help track the status of orders and ensure timely receipt of goods and services.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Task management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client in Upington is seeking an organized and diligent Procurement Assistant to support their purchasing department. This role is essential for the efficient processing of purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with suppliers. You will work closely with the procurement team, gaining valuable experience in supply chain operations and administrative support. The position is based full-time in our Upington office, providing a structured and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders under supervision.


• Maintain up-to-date records of orders, deliveries, and supplier information.


• Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and pricing.


• Assist in resolving basic procurement-related queries and discrepancies.


• Provide administrative support to the procurement team, including filing and data entry.


• Help track the status of orders and ensure timely receipt of goods and services.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative support role, ideally within a purchasing or logistics department.


• Good understanding of basic administrative and purchasing procedures.


• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.


• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and pension.


• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.


• A stable and supportive team environment in Upington .


• Paid annual leave.