Purchasing Assistant

Bridgena Barnard Personnel Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support a busy Buying department, tasked with purchasing finished goods. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, strong administrative skills, and familiarity with international supplier communications. This role demands excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ administrative experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience purchasing finished goods, not raw materials.
• Familiarity with import processes and supplier communications across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement functions in a busy buying department.
• Communicate confidently with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Administrative experience in purchasing

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Strong MS Office skills

Confident communication

Education

Matric qualification

Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Syspro or similar ERP

Job description

Purchasing Assistant for a busy Buying department - Finished Goods, Engineering and some raw material

Purchasing Assistant for a busy Buying department - Finished Goods, Engineering and some raw material

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Matric qualification.
• A certificate or Diploma in Business Administration is highly advantageous.
• 3-5 years’ administrative experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally involving international suppliers.
• Experience purchasing finished goods, not raw materials.
• Familiarity with import processes and supplier comms across time zones.
• Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and task ownership.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; Syspro or similar ERP is a plus.
• Confident communicator with internal teams (Sales, QC, Logistics) and external partners.
• Syspro experience is a bonus.