Remote Procurement Specialist - Detail-Oriented & Efficient

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Flexible remote work

Training and professional development

Supportive virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Procurement Administrator to support purchasing operations across South Africa. You will manage purchase orders, vendor records, and data accuracy in a fully remote setting, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to maintain smooth procurement workflows.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in administrative/procurement roles, strong MS Office and ERP skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities for a virtual work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a qualification in administration or supply chain is advantageous.
• At least 2 years of experience in an administrative, purchasing support, or procurement role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders using the ERP system.
• Maintain and update vendor master data for accuracy and completeness.
• Track order status and liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in organizing and filing procurement documents, ensuring compliance with record-keeping policies.
• Support the procurement team with ad-hoc reporting and data analysis tasks.
• Ensure timely communication and follow-up with suppliers and internal departments regarding purchasing activities.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Procurement Support

Data Accuracy

Organizational Skills

Remote Work Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Administration/Supply Chain Qualification (advantage)

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Procurement Administrator to support purchasing operations across South Africa. You will manage purchase orders, vendor records, and data accuracy in a fully remote setting, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to maintain smooth procurement workflows.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in administrative/procurement roles, strong MS Office and ERP skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities for a virtual work