Procurement Coordinator

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Central Polokwane location

Training and development opportunities

Supportive management

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a highly organized Procurement Coordinator to manage purchasing activities in our client’s Polokwane office. This on-site role requires meticulous record-keeping, strong coordination, and effective communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely orders and compliant procurement processes.

You will support the team with requisitions, quotations, and purchase orders, maintain vendor information, and help track supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a coordination, administrative, or procurement support role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement process, from requisition approval to order placement and delivery follow-up.
• Maintain and update procurement records, databases, and vendor information.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve discrepancies and answer queries.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents, quotations, and purchase orders.
• Support the procurement team in managing supplier performance and contract compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Procurement Coordinator to manage and streamline purchasing activities in their Polokwane office. This role is vital for ensuring efficient procurement processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the procurement team in sourcing and contract management. You will be the central point of contact for many procurement-related inquiries, ensuring smooth operations. This on-site role offers a stable work environment and the chance to develop key skills in a critical business function.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement process, from requisition approval to order placement and delivery follow-up.
• Maintain and update procurement records, databases, and vendor information.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve discrepancies and answer queries.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents, quotations, and purchase orders.
• Support the procurement team in managing supplier performance and contract compliance.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a coordination, administrative, or procurement support role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and standard employee benefits.
• Opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in procurement operations.
• Work in a central, accessible office location in Polokwane .
• Supportive management and team environment.
• Regular training and development opportunities.