Remote Dietary Procurement Coordinator for Healthcare

ISTA Personnel Solutions; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator (Food and Dietary Supplies) to support a US-based client’s dietary purchasing for healthcare facilities. You will review orders, monitor budgets and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.

The role suits someone with purchasing experience in food service, catering, hospitality or healthcare, who enjoys numbers, problem solving and building strong relationships. Remote work is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or purchasing administration.
• Experience with food and beverage supplies, catering, hospitality or healthcare purchasing advantageous.
• Understanding of purchase orders, invoices, budgets and supplier coordination.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Clear spoken and written English with US-based staff and suppliers.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and make practical recommendations.
• Confidence learning and using purchasing systems and online vendor platforms.
• A supportive approach to customer service and ownership of workload.

Responsibilities

• Review food and dietary supply orders for accuracy, appropriate quantities and budget compliance.
• Check orders against facility menus, resident numbers and previous purchasing patterns.
• Research product information, including pack sizes and quantities, to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Check stock availability and coordinate suitable substitutions for unavailable products.
• Communicate with facility dietary managers and vendors by phone, email and system tickets.
• Investigate unusual quantities or spending and work with facilities to make practical adjustments.
• Escalate over-budget orders for approval and maintain clear supporting records.
• Process invoices and investigate discrepancies in purchasing and spending reports.
• Participate in weekly team reviews and explain budget variances for assigned facilities.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

English communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Job description

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator (Food and Dietary Supplies) to support a US-based client’s dietary purchasing for healthcare facilities. You will review orders, monitor budgets and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.

The role suits someone with purchasing experience in food service, catering, hospitality or healthcare, who enjoys numbers, problem solving and building strong relationships. Remote work is required.