Purchasing Assistant

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata salary

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Assistant for a remote, part-time role to support the procurement team with purchase orders, supplier records, and coordination of deliveries. You will assist with requisitions, track orders, gather quotes, and maintain procurement documentation while supporting basic inventory tasks.

Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Word and Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or purchasing support roles is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Maintain supplier information, pricing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers to track orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with gathering quotes and comparing supplier proposals.
• Manage procurement documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with basic inventory management tasks and reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and organized Purchasing Assistant to provide essential support to their procurement team. This is a remote, part-time role focused on ensuring the smooth execution of daily purchasing tasks, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating communication between the company and its suppliers. You will play a vital role in assisting with the acquisition of goods and services, contributing to operational efficiency and cost management. This position is ideal for someone seeking to utilize their administrative and organizational skills in a flexible, remote work environment while gaining valuable experience in the purchasing domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing of purchase requisitions and the generation of purchase orders.
• Maintain up-to-date records of supplier information, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers to track orders, confirm delivery dates, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the procurement team in gathering quotes and comparing supplier proposals.
• Manage and organize procurement-related documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with basic inventory management tasks and reporting as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative or purchasing support role is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Pro-rata competitive salary for a part-time role.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance.
• Opportunity to gain experience in procurement within a supportive remote team.
• Contribution to essential operational functions of the business.
• Professional development in administrative and purchasing functions.