Remote Purchasing & Procurement Coordinator

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Purchasing Administrator for a fully remote role, supporting a logistics service provider. You will process purchase orders, maintain procurement records, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries while collaborating with internal departments from a home-based setup.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of administrative or purchasing experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a related certificate or diploma is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in administrative or purchasing support.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote work.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team.
• Familiar with basic procurement principles and inventory management.
• Proactive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and generate purchase orders per procedures.
• Maintain vendor data, pricing, and order details in procurement database.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders and track shipments.
• Obtain quotes and compare prices and terms.
• Monitor inventory levels and report stock status as required.
• Support procurement team with admin tasks, data entry and filing.
• Ensure procurement docs are complete and filed correctly.
• Coordinate with finance and logistics to facilitate payments and delivery.
• Respond to internal queries about purchasing status and product information.
• Contribute to process improvements within purchasing.

Skills

Administrative support

Purchasing knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Certificate/Diploma in Purchasing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Purchasing Administrator for a fully remote role, supporting a logistics service provider. You will process purchase orders, maintain procurement records, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries while collaborating with internal departments from a home-based setup.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of administrative or purchasing experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.