Procurement & Supply Coordinator - Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a detail-driven Procurement Administrator to support the purchasing team. The role focuses on processing purchase orders, maintaining supplier records, and coordinating with internal departments and vendors to keep procurement running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in an administrative role, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, independent work style. Residency in Soweto or nearby is preferred, with a clear path for training and career growth

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative role with exposure to purchasing or procurement processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers on order details, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain supplier database with accurate contact and contract information.
• Assist in obtaining and comparing quotations from potential suppliers.
• Track status of outstanding orders and follow up on deliveries.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal inquiries regarding orders and procurement status.
• Organize filing systems for procurement documents.
• Help resolve discrepancies related to invoices, POs, and received goods.
• Support senior procurement staff with data entry and reports.
• Ensure adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Administration certificate

Procurement certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a detail-driven Procurement Administrator to support the purchasing team. The role focuses on processing purchase orders, maintaining supplier records, and coordinating with internal departments and vendors to keep procurement running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in an administrative role, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, independent work style. Residency in Soweto or nearby is preferred, with a clear path for training and career growth