Remote Purchasing Specialist | Procurement & Negotiation

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Remote work culture

Growth opportunities

Modern tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Officer to join its fully remote team servicing South Africa. You will manage procurement for a diverse range of goods, raise purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain accurate inventory with logistics coordination.

The role emphasizes cost efficiency, supplier evaluation, and compliance within a remote, distributed setup. Prior experience and ERP proficiency are valued for successful execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with purchasing software or ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing, PO creation, invoicing, and deliveries.
• Source and evaluate suppliers meeting quality and ethics.
• Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Maintain inventory records and coordinate with logistics.
• Monitor market prices and identify cost savings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand needs.
• Resolve order discrepancies and supplier performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

ERP proficiency

Remote work

Education

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Officer to join its fully remote team servicing South Africa. You will manage procurement for a diverse range of goods, raise purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain accurate inventory with logistics coordination.

The role emphasizes cost efficiency, supplier evaluation, and compliance within a remote, distributed setup. Prior experience and ERP proficiency are valued for successful execution.