Purchasing & Supply Administrator – Upington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and provident fund

Annual leave

On-the-job training

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a proactive Purchasing Administrator to support operations in the Upington facility. You will process purchase orders, manage supplier communications, and maintain orderly records to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies and services.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or a certificate in a relevant field is advantageous.
• Previous experience in an administrative, clerical, or purchasing support role is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for operational supplies, equipment, and services according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate and organized purchasing records, including invoices, receipts, and supplier documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers to follow up on orders, confirm delivery dates, and resolve minor issues.
• Assist in the preparation of quotation requests and comparison of pricing from different vendors.
• Verify the accuracy of received goods against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Support the procurement team with data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and departmental guidelines.
• Assist in managing inventory levels for operational supplies where applicable.
• Liaise with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of purchasing processes within the Upington, Northern Cape operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Certificate in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a proactive Purchasing Administrator to support operations in the Upington facility. You will process purchase orders, manage supplier communications, and maintain orderly records to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of supplies and services.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy team.