Remote Purchasing Coordinator

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fully remote

Skills development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Purchasing Coordinator to manage day-to-day procurement from a home office. You will process purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and maintain accurate records to keep operations cost-efficient and on schedule.

In this fully remote role, you will work autonomously within a virtual team, ensuring requests are clear and vendor deliveries are tracked, while supporting inventory control and administrative tasks with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing or administrative support role is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word and Excel, for records.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication for remote interaction.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized purchasing records, invoices, and receipts.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate reorders as needed.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure procurement requests are clear.
• Assist the procurement team with administrative tasks and data entry.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and efficient Remote Purchasing Coordinator to manage day-to-day purchasing activities from a remote location. This role is crucial for ensuring that all necessary goods and services are acquired promptly and cost-effectively, supporting the operational needs of the company. You will be responsible for processing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, and maintaining accurate purchasing records. The ideal candidate is meticulous, possesses excellent organizational skills, and is adept at managing tasks autonomously within a virtual team setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders in a timely manner.


• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, track deliveries, and resolve any discrepancies.


• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all purchasing activities, including invoices and receipts.


• Monitor inventory levels for commonly ordered items and initiate reorders as needed.


• Liaise with internal departments to ensure procurement requests are clear and accurately specified.


• Assist the procurement team with various administrative tasks, data entry, and report generation.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a purchasing or administrative support role is required.


• Proven ability to manage tasks and responsibilities effectively in a remote work environment.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite , especially Word and Excel, for record-keeping and communication.


• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills for remote interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Fully remote work arrangement allowing for flexibility and convenience.


• Opportunities to develop skills within the purchasing and supply chain field.


• Access to company-provided resources and collaboration tools for remote work.


• Be a key contributor to the operational efficiency of the company from your home office.