Job title: Purchasing Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Job published: 06-10-2025
Job ID: 32648

Job Description

 

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Job Title: Purchasing Assistant

Position: Purchasing Assistant

Location: Gaborone, Botswana

Employer: Confidential (through Freedom 77 Recruitment)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Construction Materials & Hardware

Salary Guide: N/A

Positions Available: 1

Job Description:
We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement operations by ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchase of goods and services. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, maintain accurate records, and support inventory and purchasing functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers.
  • Negotiate prices, contracts, and terms with vendors.
  • Maintain supplier records and evaluate performance.
  • Monitor stock levels and coordinate with warehouse teams.
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies.
  • Prepare and maintain purchasing reports.
  • Support audits and financial reconciliations related to purchasing.

Required Qualifications:

  • Certificate/Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Logistics will be an advantage.

Skills:

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and organizational ability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Knowledge of procurement systems.

Relevant Experience:

  • 2–3 years in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing role.

Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.

How to Apply:

We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.

We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.

No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)

Contact Information:

  • Website: www.freedom77.org
  • Email: info@freedom77.org
  • We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

This job position has previously been requested in the job market.

Please log in/register via our website and apply for this job if interested.

We will keep you posted if you are successful to be invited for an initial interview.

 

 

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