Procurement & Supply Chain Apprentice — Hybrid + Mentorship

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship from industry professionals

Exposure to diverse supply chain ops

Career growth and potential permanent?

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a motivated Procurement and Supply Chain Apprentice to gain practical experience in vendor management, inventory control, logistics coordination and cost analysis. The role blends on-site presence in Richards Bay with flexible remote collaboration as needed.

You will learn under experienced professionals, adopting lean supply chain practices and contributing to process improvements while laying a solid foundation for a career in procurement

Qualifications

• Interest or qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplier relationships and contract negotiation.
• Raise purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock management.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics.
• Conduct market research for new suppliers and cost savings.
• Analyze procurement data for insights and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and process optimization.
• Apply lean supply chain principles.
• Maintain procurement/inventory records and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a motivated Procurement and Supply Chain Apprentice to gain practical experience in vendor management, inventory control, logistics coordination and cost analysis. The role blends on-site presence in Richards Bay with flexible remote collaboration as needed.

You will learn under experienced professionals, adopting lean supply chain practices and contributing to process improvements while laying a solid foundation for a career in procurement