Procurement Assistant: Orders, Suppliers & Inventory

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on order processing, supplier communication, record-keeping, and assisting the Purchasing Manager with various tasks.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong admin skills, and proficiency with MS Office. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and knowledge of the Vereeniging supply chain are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; SCM/Business Admin certificate is advantageous.
• Prior administrative or assistant experience in purchasing/procurement preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office; strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating and processing purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to request quotes and track delivery schedules.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier information.
• Filing and managing invoices and delivery notes.
• Support Purchasing Manager in sourcing suppliers and pricing information.
• Verify invoices against PO and delivery confirmations.
• Handle supplier inquiries and internal purchasing questions.
• Assist with inventory management tasks and stock counts.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to procurement.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate/Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on order processing, supplier communication, record-keeping, and assisting the Purchasing Manager with various tasks.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong admin skills, and proficiency with MS Office. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and knowledge of the Vereeniging supply chain are a plus.