Remote Purchasing Specialist — Efficient Procurements

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Remote autonomy

Retirement plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing processes from a home-based office. You will source suppliers, prepare requisitions, generate purchase orders, and maintain clean records to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiencies across departments.

This role requires 2–4 years in purchasing, procurement, or administrative work, with strong Excel skills and experience with purchasing software.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in purchasing, procurement or administrative role
• Proficient in MS Excel and purchasing software
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting with strong communication

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Source suppliers, obtain quotes, and compare pricing
• Maintain organized and up-to-date purchasing records and documentation
• Track order status and coordinate timely deliveries with suppliers and internal teams
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand needs and resolve procurement issues
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures

Skills

MS Excel

Procurement software

Organization

Remote work autonomy

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Relevant certification/diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Purchasing software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing processes from a home-based office. You will source suppliers, prepare requisitions, generate purchase orders, and maintain clean records to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiencies across departments.

This role requires 2–4 years in purchasing, procurement, or administrative work, with strong Excel skills and experience with purchasing software.