Procurement Operations Coordinator

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and provident fund

Paid annual leave

On-the-job training and professional开发

Exposure to the agricultural supply

Stable and supportive work environment

Team-oriented culture

Career advancement within procurement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Purchasing Administrator in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, to support the procurement team. You will handle requisitions, generate POs, maintain records, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and data integrity.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in an admin or purchasing support role, strong MS Office skills, and a keen eye for detail. The role offers growth within the procurement function in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in Business Administration or related field is advantageous.
• 1–2 years experience in an administrative or purchasing support role.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong organizational and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records (invoices, quotes, supplier correspondence).
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and prepare price comparisons.
• Communicate with suppliers about order details, delivery schedules, inquiries.
• Track status of purchase orders and follow up on delays.
• Update supplier database with contact and performance info.
• Reconcile purchase orders with invoices for accounts payable.
• Assist Procurement Manager with admin tasks, reports, and data entry.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethics.
• Monitor inventory levels and flag shortages.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Business Administration certificate/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Purchasing Administrator in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, to support the procurement team. You will handle requisitions, generate POs, maintain records, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and data integrity.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in an admin or purchasing support role, strong MS Office skills, and a keen eye for detail. The role offers growth within the procurement function in a collaborative environment.