Remote Procurement Administrator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Procurement Administrator to join our fully remote purchasing team in South Africa. You will manage purchase orders, maintain records, and coordinate communication between internal teams and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of administrative or procurement support experience, strong Excel and Word skills, excellent communication, and thrives in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in administration or business is advantageous.
• 2+ years of experience in an administrative, procurement support, or related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word, for record-keeping and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and maintain purchase orders and contracts.
• Coordinate communication with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain and organize all procurement-related documentation and electronic files.
• Assist in tracking orders and ensuring timely receipt of goods and services.
• Support the procurement team with scheduling meetings and preparing necessary reports.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures in all administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and efficient Remote Procurement Administrator to join their fully remote purchasing team. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth administrative functioning of the procurement department. You will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining procurement records, coordinating communication between internal teams and suppliers, and providing essential administrative support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a virtual environment, ensuring all procurement-related documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and maintain purchase orders and contracts.


• Coordinate communication with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and invoice discrepancies.


• Maintain and organize all procurement-related documentation and electronic files.


• Assist in tracking orders and ensuring timely receipt of goods and services.


• Support the procurement team with scheduling meetings and preparing necessary reports.


• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures in all administrative tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in administration or business is advantageous.


• 2+ years of experience in an administrative, procurement support, or related role.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word, for record-keeping and reporting.


• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.


• Opportunities for professional development and administrative skill enhancement.


• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.


• Contribution to a company focused on operational efficiency.