Remote Purchasing Assistant

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Purchasing Assistant for an expanding e-commerce company. This entry-level position supports procurement activities, handles supplier communications, creates purchase orders, and maintains data in a remote-first setup.

The ideal candidate is organized with strong administrative skills and comfortable using digital tools. You'll work independently, learn procurement processes, and enjoy flexible hours and ongoing training within a growing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education is a plus.
• Administrative or data entry experience is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of procurement principles is beneficial.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote work.
• Reliable internet and a suitable home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day purchasing activities and administrative tasks.
• Communicate with suppliers for quotes and order tracking.
• Process requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier information.
• Organize procurement documents, digital and physical.
• Support reports and presentations for the team.
• Conduct basic market research on potential suppliers or products.
• Resolve discrepancies between orders and invoices.
• Collaborate with team virtually for smooth procurement operations.
• Help manage information flow between procurement and other departments.

Skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Remote work capability

Education

High school diploma

Further education or certification (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding e-commerce enterprise, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Remote Purchasing Assistant to support their procurement functions. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to work from anywhere. You will assist the purchasing team in managing supplier communications, processing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate procurement data. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to build a career in purchasing and supply chain management within a flexible, remote-first setup. The ideal candidate is organized, possesses strong administrative skills, and is comfortable working independently with digital tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day purchasing activities and administrative tasks.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, track orders, and resolve delivery issues.
• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders using our procurement system.
• Maintain and update procurement records, including supplier information and price lists.
• Organize and file procurement-related documents, both digital and physical.
• Support the purchasing team in preparing reports and presentations.
• Conduct basic market research on potential suppliers or products as directed.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
• Collaborate with team members virtually to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Help manage the flow of information between procurement and other departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification; further education or certification in a relevant field is a plus.
• Previous administrative or data entry experience is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of procurement principles is beneficial.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning new software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote interaction.
• Ability to work independently, maintain focus, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup.
• Familiarity with e-commerce operations is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Opportunities for training and growth in the purchasing field.
• Flexible working hours, within operational needs.
• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company culture.