Remote Purchasing Officer

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Purchasing Officer to join our client’s team. This fully remote role requires strong organizational and communication skills to manage procurement activities across South Africa, ensuring timely and cost-efficient purchases.

You will source suppliers, conduct market research, and negotiate prices and contracts while aligning procurement with budgetary goals and strategic objectives in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and proactive with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure a wide range of goods and services, ensuring competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and supplier terms.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and experienced Remote Purchasing Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a crucial role in managing the company's purchasing activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role requires a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to managing a remote supply chain. You will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that all purchases align with the company's strategic objectives and budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote setting and is adept at utilizing digital tools for collaboration and task management.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure a wide range of goods and services, ensuring competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and