Remote Purchasing Administrator & Vendor Liaison

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Medical and life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Purchasing Administrator to support the procurement team. This remote role handles order processing, vendor communication, and record-keeping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

You will maintain procurement data, liaise with vendors, and assist with invoices and reports. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills to grow within purchasing while enjoying flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Administrator or in a support role.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for clear vendor and internal correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and accurately generate purchase orders using the company's procurement system.
• Liaise with vendors to track orders, confirm delivery dates, and resolve any order-related discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor files, pricing information, and contract documentation.
• Assist in reconciling invoices with purchase orders and delivery receipts.
• Provide administrative support to the purchasing team, including scheduling meetings and preparing reports.
• Ensure all purchasing documentation is filed correctly and accessible for audits.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Purchasing Administrator to support the procurement team. This remote role handles order processing, vendor communication, and record-keeping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

You will maintain procurement data, liaise with vendors, and assist with invoices and reports. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills to grow within purchasing while enjoying flexible remote work.