Remote Purchasing Assistant - Part-Time Procurement Support

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata salary

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Assistant for a remote, part-time role to support the procurement team with purchase orders, supplier records, and coordination of deliveries. You will assist with requisitions, track orders, gather quotes, and maintain procurement documentation while supporting basic inventory tasks.

Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Word and Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or purchasing support roles is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Maintain supplier information, pricing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers to track orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with gathering quotes and comparing supplier proposals.
• Manage procurement documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with basic inventory management tasks and reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Assistant for a remote, part-time role to support the procurement team with purchase orders, supplier records, and coordination of deliveries. You will assist with requisitions, track orders, gather quotes, and maintain procurement documentation while supporting basic inventory tasks.

Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Word and Excel are essential.