Remote Procurement Admin | Entry-Level, Training & Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

On-the-job training

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is seeking a diligent Junior Procurement Administrator to support the purchasing team remotely. This entry-level role is ideal for someone starting a career in procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on accuracy and proactive communication.

You will handle requisitions, maintain procurement records, gather supplier quotations, and assist with supplier onboarding in a home-based, remote setup.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required for the role.
• 0-2 years of administrative experience, preferably in procurement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Maintain procurement records and databases.
• Support gathering quotations from suppliers.
• Organize and file procurement documents (digital and physical).
• Coordinate with suppliers on confirmations, delivery schedules, and invoicing.
• Track status of procurement activities and inform stakeholders.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and documentation.
• Resolve basic PO and delivery discrepancies.
• Generate basic procurement reports as needed.
• Communicate with internal departments and external suppliers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is seeking a diligent Junior Procurement Administrator to support the purchasing team remotely. This entry-level role is ideal for someone starting a career in procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on accuracy and proactive communication.

You will handle requisitions, maintain procurement records, gather supplier quotations, and assist with supplier onboarding in a home-based, remote setup.