Remote Junior Purchasing Coordinator - Grow in Procurement

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Training and development resources

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Purchasing Coordinator to join the procurement team in a fully remote capacity. This entry-level role focuses on processing purchase orders, supplier communication, and maintaining procurement records from a home office.

The position offers learning opportunities, skill development, and advancement within a supportive remote-first environment, ideal for individuals eager to start a career in procurement.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring 0–2 years of administrative, data entry, or customer service experience.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication suitable for remote interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and processing purchase orders for goods and services.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate and organized purchasing documentation and records.
• Support the purchasing team with data entry and administrative tasks.
• Help resolve basic inquiries related to purchase orders and deliveries.
• Learn and adhere to company procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative tasks

Remote communication

Education

High school diploma

Diploma or coursework in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Purchasing Coordinator to join the procurement team in a fully remote capacity. This entry-level role focuses on processing purchase orders, supplier communication, and maintaining procurement records from a home office.

The position offers learning opportunities, skill development, and advancement within a supportive remote-first environment, ideal for individuals eager to start a career in procurement.