Junior Procurement Officer

About Our Client

We have been retained by our client to help them identify and secure top-tier talent for their expanding commercial structures. Our client is an award-winning, holistic technology services provider and a highly regarded Managed Services Provider (MSP) with a strong national footprint in South Africa. Operating as a key subsidiary within a well-known, large ICT investment group, they benefit from massive financial backing, industry-leading vendor partnerships, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. They have cultivated a supportive, high-performance culture that prioritizes accountability, delivery excellence, and a world-class customer experience.

For exceptional professionals, this environment offers significant growth opportunities, long-term stability, and clear career progression pathways within a premier corporate group.

Position: Junior Procurement Officer

Location: Gauteng

Employment Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Procurement Manager (Direct Report)

Remuneration: Market Related

Purpose of the Position

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a highly meticulous and disciplined Junior Procurement Officer to join their Procurement Department.

The successful candidate will be based in Gauteng and will be required to operate at a high-performance level, ensuring that the operational supply chain and procurement ecosystem is process-driven, measurable, and highly accountable. Working under the guidance of the Procurement Manager, this role is responsible for providing vital operational support, executing purchasing administrative tasks, coordinating vendor quotes, and ensuring strict adherence to group governance and cost reconciliation workflows.

Key Performance Areas & Responsibilities

Operational Procurement Support: Execute administrative purchasing processes in strict accordance with corporate policies and ISO frameworks. Assist in compiling supplier quotes and managing Requests for Quotations (RFQs).

Cost & Invoice Reconciliation: Match incoming supplier invoices precisely against generated purchase orders (POs) and physical delivery notes. Identify, flag, and escalate discrepancies to ensure zero financial leakage.

Supplier Coordination: Serve as a reliable point of contact for external vendors and suppliers, actively tracking orders, expediting delivery timelines, and verifying fulfillment metrics.

Governance & Documentation Compliance: Provide administrative support to the Finance division by ensuring all procurement files, PO registers, and regulatory compliance document trail requirements (including POPIA) are flawlessly maintained.

Education

Diploma or relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or Business Administration (Mandatory).

Experience

Must be permanently based in Gauteng and able to operate effectively out of regional facilities (Mandatory).

Minimum 1–3 years of experience operating in a procurement, purchasing, or administrative support role (Mandatory).

Hands-on exposure to Request for Quotation (RFQ) workflows, invoice processing, or basic financial administration.

Demonstrated track record of adhering strictly to instructions, rules, and structured corporate governance lines.

Technical & Licensing Acumen

Analytical Tools: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data capturing, sorting, basic reconciliation tracking) and standard business email communication toolsets.

IT Component Familiarity: Basic conceptual baseline knowledge of IT infrastructure hardware terminology and vendor sourcing landscapes (e.g., procurement exposure relating to connectivity components or firewalls).

Compliance Awareness: Strong baseline understanding of inventory workflows, purchasing administration controls, and general compliance tracking.

Behavioural Competencies

Meticulous, non-negotiable attention to detail.

High degrees of personal accountability, integrity, and operational reliability.

Excellent Organizational Skills Paired With Strong Time Management Capabilities.

A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a strong willingness to learn and grow within a corporate supply chain track.

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. The client reserves the right to amend or withdraw this job advert without notice.