Procurement Associate (Entry-Level) — Mentorship & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Mentorship program

Career progression

Bloemfontein team

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist to join the procurement team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across sourcing, requisitions, order placement, and supplier follow-up, under the guidance of senior professionals.

You will learn procurement policies and contribute to operational efficiency while building a career in procurement within a supportive corporate environment in Bloemfontein.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required; a related certificate or diploma preferred.
• 0-2 years in administrative, purchasing, or procurement support.
• Basic understanding of procurement and supply chain concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel for data entry.
• Strong desire to learn; good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing purchase requisitions and creating purchase orders.
• Support seniors in sourcing and gather quotes from vendors.
• Maintain records of procurement transactions and vendor details.
• Communicate with suppliers about order status and deliveries.
• Track inventory levels and flag shortages or overstock.
• Learn and apply company procurement policies in daily tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Learn quickly

Education

Matric certificate

Certificate/diploma in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist to join the procurement team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across sourcing, requisitions, order placement, and supplier follow-up, under the guidance of senior professionals.

You will learn procurement policies and contribute to operational efficiency while building a career in procurement within a supportive corporate environment in Bloemfontein.