Purchasing Assistant

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

💵 R23k - R25k / month

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Remote Recruitment

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Marketing • Logistics

Remote Recruitment is a recruitment company specializing in helping businesses hire skilled professionals remotely, with a focus on talent from South Africa. They offer cost-effective recruitment services that cover a wide range of job titles, from entry-level to C-suite positions. Remote Recruitment provides companies with the opportunity to save significantly on hiring costs, offering free replacements for up to 12 months. They handle all payroll, HR, and legal matters associated with hired talent, ensuring a seamless recruitment process. Their services are designed to bridge skill gaps and optimize hiring budgets for business growth.

📋 Description

• Raise and track purchase orders against approved requests • Chase suppliers on order confirmations and delivery dates • Match invoices to orders and flag discrepancies • Maintain supplier records and price lists • Prepare simple spend and order reports • Support the buying team with quotes and comparisons

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in a purchasing, procurement or accounts administration role • Confident with Excel or Google Sheets • Accurate with numbers and document matching • Strong written and spoken English • A reliable fibre connection, a working laptop and a quiet place to work • Familiarity with an ERP or purchasing system such as Sage, SAP or NetSuite • Experience dealing with UK or European suppliers • Exposure to stock or inventory records

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% remote — work from anywhere in South Africa • Working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), Monday to Friday • Long-term placement with a stable UK employer • Ongoing support from the Remote Recruitment team throughout your placement