Kerja Separuh Masa, Purchasing Coordinator - Buyer - Procurement Associate di Simplon Africa - Maukerja

Role Description

The Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer / Procurement Associate supports the purchase of goods and services that meet business requirements, budgets, and delivery schedules. Responsibilities include obtaining quotations, preparing purchase orders, monitoring supplier commitments, and resolving order or invoice discrepancies.

The Purchasing Coordinator manages order administration and delivery follow-up. The Buyer evaluates suppliers, negotiates terms, and makes purchasing decisions within delegated authority, while the Procurement Associate supports sourcing activities, supplier assessments, analysis, and purchasing documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in purchasing, procurement support, supplier coordination, or order administration.
• Understanding of requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, approval processes, and invoice matching.
• Ability to compare supplier offers against specifications, price, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP or procurement systems.
• Strong attention to detail when checking quantities, pricing, supplier records, and documents.
• Clear communication and organisational skills for coordinating suppliers and internal teams.
• For coordinator positions, experience tracking orders, following up on deliveries, and resolving discrepancies.
• For buyer positions, experience selecting suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and managing assigned purchasing categories.
• For associate positions, ability to support quotation requests, supplier evaluations, spend analysis, and sourcing records.