Remote Purchasing Coordinator for Logistics

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Contract role

Training resources and dedicated team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator for a remote contract position to support procurement across operations. The role focuses on processing orders for supplies, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining accurate records from a home office.

You will work with the procurement team, ensure timely processing of documentation, and uphold company policies. The ideal candidate has at least three years in administration with purchasing or accounts payable experience,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in an administrative role with purchasing or accounts payable desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP or procurement software.
• Excellent organizational and remote-work communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines from a home office.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Maintain detailed records including invoices and supplier contracts.
• Coordinate with vendors on order details, delivery schedules, pricing.
• Verify invoices against POs and delivery confirmations.
• Track status of orders and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Assist in sourcing suppliers and quotations.
• Archive procurement documentation for easy retrieval.
• Support Purchasing Manager remotely.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Respond to internal inquiries about orders and status.

Skills

Administrative experience

Remote work capability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in administrative or business studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator for a remote contract position to support procurement across operations. The role focuses on processing orders for supplies, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining accurate records from a home office.

You will work with the procurement team, ensure timely processing of documentation, and uphold company policies. The ideal candidate has at least three years in administration with purchasing or accounts payable experience,