Purchasing Assistant

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybride; ZAR 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund options

Hybrid work model

On-the-job training

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a motivated Purchasing Assistant to support the procurement team with daily operations, documentation, and supplier communications.

You will gain exposure to purchase requisitions, supplier quotes, and vendor records while contributing to an efficient supply chain. The role is hybrid, offering in-office collaboration with remote workdays in Nelspruit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desirable qualification in Supply Chain or Business Administration.
• Previous administrative or purchasing support experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsabilités

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Identify and contact suppliers for quotes.
• Maintain records of purchases, supplier agreements, and deliveries.
• Follow up on orders and resolve basic discrepancies.
• Provide data entry support and prepare procurement reports.
• Handle general administrative tasks for the purchasing department.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma

Supply chain or business administration qualification (desirable)

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant to provide essential support to their procurement team in Nelspruit . This role involves assisting with daily purchasing operations, managing documentation, and facilitating communication between the department and suppliers. You will gain valuable experience in various aspects of procurement, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain. This hybrid position allows for flexibility, blending in-office collaboration with remote workdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in processing purchase requisitions and generating purchase orders.
• Help in identifying and contacting potential suppliers for quotes.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier agreements, and delivery information.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve basic discrepancies.
• Support the team with data entry and preparation of procurement reports.
• Handle general administrative tasks for the purchasing department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a qualification in Supply Chain or Business Administration is a plus.
• Previous administrative or purchasing support experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage tasks efficiently in a hybrid setup.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• A positive and collaborative work atmosphere in Nelspruit .