Procurement Specialist

4 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Global Talent Co. Full time R120 000 - R168 000 per year
Procurement Specialist

Full-time, Remote (aligned to CET business hours)

About Us

At The Global Talent Co., we provide opportunities to work with leading innovative technology companies worldwide, offering stable employment, competitive compensation, career growth, and access to a community of 25,000+ like-minded marketing professionals.

About the Company

You will be joining a global e-commerce leader specializing in fashion and lifestyle products. With operations spanning design, production, and supply chain management, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products to customers worldwide. Collaboration, innovation, and efficiency are at the heart of their culture, ensuring smooth operations across multiple international teams.

The Role

As a Procurement Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting procurement operations by managing the end-to-end process of purchase order creation and administration. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all ordering activities while working cross-functionally with Sales, Category Management, Production, and Supply Chain teams. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage supplier relationships to support seamless and efficient supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create, validate, and issue purchase orders, including revisions or additional orders as needed

  • Ensure all orders are accurate and complete before submission to suppliers

  • Address supplier queries related to purchase orders or transportation promptly

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance operational reports to support daily activities and provide senior leadership with actionable insights

  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams (Sales, Category Management, Production) to ensure on-time, in-full order fulfillment

  • Support supply chain operations to ensure timely and complete product deliveries

  • Rapidly resolve operational issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions

  • Identify and report tooling or process issues, recommending and driving improvements

  • Assist with master data maintenance, supplier forecasting, delivery schedule updates, and inventory data analysis as needed

Ideal Candidate
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in purchasing, preferably as a Buyer

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred

  • Strong analytical skills; experience with tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Python for data analysis and reporting is a plus

  • Fluency in English; additional European languages such as German or Polish are an advantage

  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and self-management abilities

  • Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a hands-on, proactive approach

  • Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail

  • Assertive, accountable, and adaptable, able to thrive in fast-paced environments

Join Our Team

Be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your skills in procurement and supply chain support can make a real impact. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive remote work culture. Apply now and take the next step in your career.

At The Global Talent Co., our mission is to bridge the gap between leading global tech companies and amazing global talent. We believe everyone deserves equal access to opportunities, regardless of the country they are born in.



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