Remote Purchasing Assistant - Entry Level Growth

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

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.