Purchasing Clerk

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Standard company benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to join the procurement team. This entry-level role supports daily operations, processes purchase orders, maintains records, and liaises with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

You will gain start-to-career experience in procurement within the Gauteng province, with a collaborative team environment and on-the-job training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• A basic understanding of purchasing principles would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurately create and process purchase orders in the procurement system.
• Maintain organized filing systems for all purchasing documents, including invoices and receipts.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm order details, delivery times, and address basic inquiries.
• Assist in verifying the accuracy of received goods against purchase orders.
• Enter data into procurement databases and generate simple reports as required.
• Ensure adherence to company purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

General understanding of purchasing principles

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Clerk to join their procurement team in Randburg . This entry-level position plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the purchasing department. You will be responsible for accurately processing purchase orders, maintaining procurement records, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. This role offers a fantastic starting point for an individual looking to develop a career in procurement within the bustling Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately create and process purchase orders in the procurement system.
• Maintain organized filing systems for all purchasing documents, including invoices and receipts.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm order details, delivery times, and address basic inquiries.
• Assist in verifying the accuracy of received goods against purchase orders.
• Enter data into procurement databases and generate simple reports as required.
• Ensure adherence to company purchasing policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• A basic understanding of purchasing principles would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for the Randburg area.
• Excellent opportunity for on-the-job training and career development in purchasing.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Standard company benefits.
• Opportunity to be part of a key operational function.