Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or stock control., Strong administrative and organizational skills., Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy., Proficiency in Excel and stock planning software, with experience in NetStock and Microsoft Dynamics being advantageous..

Key responsibilities:

Support the Purchasing Manager by planning and controlling stock levels.

Manage purchase orders, stock codes, and supplier communication.

Conduct weekly demand reviews and maintain system data accuracy.

Oversee administrative tasks like invoice checking, POD tracking, and supplier feedback.

Job description

Purchasing and Stock Control Assistant
Support a fast-paced, high-volume purchasing team with 4,800 stock lines and 350 suppliers
Procurement & Inventory Management | R18,000- R24,000 | Remote/Hybrid | South Africa

About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic and well-established business managing over 4,800 stock lines across 350 suppliers globally. With a focus on efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement, they pride themselves on their strong supplier relationships, multi-currency procurement, and high standards in customer service.
They are looking for a detail-driven team player to support their purchasing department and help maintain optimal stock levels to drive sales success.

The Role: Purchasing and Stock Control Assistant
The purpose of this role is to support the Purchasing Manager by planning and controlling stock levels, ensuring product availability across all lines while keeping costs in check. You'll manage purchase orders, stock codes, supplier communication, and data accuracy to ensure smooth procurement operations and drive performance.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and control stock levels across all product lines to maximise sales while managing cost
Liaise with Sales and Warehouse teams to agree and maintain optimal stock levels
Review and correct orders to prevent understocking or overstocking
Conduct weekly demand reviews and identify necessary adjustments
Maintain accurate product lead times to ensure timely delivery
Ensure coding accuracy for all stock lines and maintain system data
Oversee administrative tasks including Proof of Delivery (POD) tracking, invoice checking, and query resolution
Manage purchasing of standard products and maintain updates in purchasing systems
Assist with supplier reviews for pricing, delivery, and service quality
Ensure timely placement of direct deliveries
Maintain supplier communication to identify innovations and provide product feedback
Coordinate with Finance to resolve supplier invoice queries