Procurement & Stock Control Administrator

Schlemmer; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlemmer in Johannesburg is seeking a Procurement & Stock Control Administrator to provide administrative and operational support to the procurement department, ensuring accurate purchasing records, efficient stock administration and coordination with suppliers and internal branches.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Procurement or related field, at least five years in procurement or stock administration, strong numerical skills and proficiency in ERP and MS Office, with a

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, stock administration, supply chain or general administration.
• Excellent numerical ability and proficiency with quantities, pricing and spreadsheets.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP or inventory management systems is advantageous.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate daily inter-branch transfers (IBTs).
• Assist with freight and courier documentation and related creditor administration.
• Compile daily Takealot reports, overstocking reports and distribution centre stock-on-hand reports.
• Process approved stock journals relating to assets, sponsorships, damages, stock takes, obsolete stock and stock corrections.
• Administer local and foreign purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Assist with stock take valuations, calculate variances and investigate discrepancies.
• Support distribution centre stock takes and related inventory activities.
• Coordinate stationery and label orders.
• Monitor weekly container arrivals and check terminal consumables.
• Assist with stock availability, inventory control and general procurement administration.
• Ensure procurement documentation is processed accurately and in line with company procedures.

Skills

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Planning and organisation

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Reliability

Education

Diploma in Procurement / SCM / Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an organised and detail-oriented administrator with experience in procurement and stock control?

Our client based in Johannesburg is seeking a reliable and proactive Procurement & Stock Control Administrator to provide administrative and operational support to the procurement department, ensuring accurate purchasing records, efficient stock administration and effective coordination with suppliers and internal branches.

This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical ability, good organisational skills and the confidence to work with stock information, reports, purchase orders and inventory-related documentation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Process and coordinate daily inter-branch transfers (IBTs)
• Assist with freight and courier documentation and related creditor administration
• Compile daily Takealot reports, overstocking reports and distribution centre stock-on-hand reports
• Process approved stock journals relating to assets, sponsorships, damages, stock takes, obsolete stock and stock corrections
• Administer local and foreign purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records
• Assist with stock take valuations, calculate variances and investigate discrepancies
• Support distribution centre stock takes and related inventory activities
• Coordinate stationery and label orders
• Monitor weekly container arrivals and check terminal consumables
• Assist with stock availability, inventory control and general procurement administration
• Ensure procurement documentation is processed accurately and in line with company procedures

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, stock administration, supply chain or general administration
• Experience with ERP, accounting, procurement or inventory management systems would be advantageous
• Computer literate, with good proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong numerical ability and confidence working with quantities, pricing, costs and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with stock control and inventory administration
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable, proactive and able to take initiative
• Positive attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities

If you have a background in procurement administration and stock control and are looking to contribute to an efficient, well-organised supply chain operation, we’d love to hear from you!