Remote Junior Procurement Analyst: Data-Driven Cost Saver

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health benefits

Paid training

Mentorship programs

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Procurement Analyst to join the procurement team. The role supports operations remotely, with Port Elizabeth experience preference. You will assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting to support cost reductions and supplier performance monitoring.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, excellent Excel abilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and a proactive approach to learning in a collaborative online environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP); data viz is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to learn with a proactive attitude; remote work readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and analyzing procurement data (spend, supplier perf).
• Support development of reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Conduct basic market research on suppliers and commodities.
• Maintain procurement databases ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Provide administrative support to the procurement team as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel basics

VLOOKUP

Data visualization

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Data viz tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Procurement Analyst to join the procurement team. The role supports operations remotely, with Port Elizabeth experience preference. You will assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting to support cost reductions and supplier performance monitoring.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, excellent Excel abilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and a proactive approach to learning in a collaborative online environment.