Procurement Assistant: PO Processing & Supplier Coordination

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Training and development opportunities

Positive and collaborative environment

Stable and growing industry

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement team in Upington. The role involves processing purchase orders, maintaining procurement records, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate is organized with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude to support procurement in a dynamic environment. A certificate in procurement or administration is a plus, along with 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in admin, clerical, or purchasing support.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word).
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and processing purchase orders and requisitions.
• Maintain organized procurement filing systems and supplier data.
• Communicate with suppliers on order status and inquiries.
• Support data entry for inventory and spend analysis.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely receipts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate in Procurement/Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement team in Upington. The role involves processing purchase orders, maintaining procurement records, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate is organized with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude to support procurement in a dynamic environment. A certificate in procurement or administration is a plus, along with 1–3 years of related experience.