Purchasing Assistant
Remote Recruitment
Purchasing Assistant
About this role
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Purchasing Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the purchase order trail for a UK business — orders raised correctly, suppliers chased, and deliveries matched to paperwork.
A good fit if you like chasing detail to a clean finish, enjoy working with suppliers, and want a long-term career with a UK business from home in South Africa.
Key responsibilities
- 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
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
Nice to have
- 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
What's on offer
- 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
If this sounds like your kind of role, apply with your CV and we'll be in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Purchasing Assistant position at Remote Recruitment?
The salary for this Purchasing Assistant role at Remote Recruitment is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Purchasing Assistant job at Remote Recruitment remote?
Yes, this Purchasing Assistant position at Remote Recruitment is remote, with team members based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Purchasing Assistant role at Remote Recruitment full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Purchasing Assistant role at Remote Recruitment.
How do I apply for the Purchasing Assistant position at Remote Recruitment?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Remote Recruitment's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Purchasing Assistant job at Remote Recruitment posted?
This Purchasing Assistant position at Remote Recruitment was posted on Sep 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Purchasing Assistant
Remote Recruitment
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