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Purchasing Assistant
Remote Recruitment. Raise and track purchase orders against approved requests .
Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 23,000 - ZAR 25,000 per monthWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including purchase order management, supplier communication, and invoice matching. Proficient in using ERP systems and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchasing ExperienceERP System FamiliarityExcel ProficiencySupplier ManagementInvoice Matching
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Purchase Order ManagementInvoice MatchingData AnalysisDocument MatchingSpend Reporting
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Spoken CommunicationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
ExcelGoogle SheetsSageSAPNetSuite
Industry Keywords
ProcurementAccounts AdministrationSupplier RecordsUK SuppliersEuropean SuppliersStock RecordsInventory Records
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
What you’ll need- 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
Comp & perks- 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