Procurement & Office Administrator — Mechanical Workshop

pllp; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

pllp is seeking a proactive Buyer and Office Administrator to manage procurement for a mechanical workshop and provide essential admin support. The role emphasizes sourcing quality parts, negotiating with suppliers and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will oversee stock levels, supplier relationships and supplier performance while contributing to office administration, budgeting and reporting duties to support workshop operations.

Qualifications

• Three years’ purchasing experience.
• Experience in mechanical workshop or related industry preferred.
• ERP experience advantageous.
• Excel proficiency required.
• Grade 12 plus relevant diploma or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure mechanical parts, consumables and services.
• Obtain supplier quotations and negotiate terms.
• Create and process purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain procurement records.
• Process supplier invoices and support administrative tasks.
• Maintain supplier databases and performance records.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Purchasing / Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Administration

ERP/workshop management knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Workshop management software

Job description

pllp is seeking a proactive Buyer and Office Administrator to manage procurement for a mechanical workshop and provide essential admin support. The role emphasizes sourcing quality parts, negotiating with suppliers and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will oversee stock levels, supplier relationships and supplier performance while contributing to office administration, budgeting and reporting duties to support workshop operations.