TRAFFIC Gauteng

Procurement Expeditor

TRS Staffing Solutions

Job Description

Our client supports mining and industrial clients with end-to-end sourcing and cross-border trade solutions built for challenging operating environments.

We are looking for a commercially driven Procurement Expeditor who is critical in ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services by actively managing supplier performance, tracking orders, and resolving delays across the supply chain. This is a key role in maintaining supply continuity and supporting project delivery. This role is based in Johannesburg. Seize your chance and apply today!

Key Responsibilities
  • Track and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Liaise with suppliers to monitor order progress, ETAs, and resolve delays.
  • Proactively follow up on outstanding orders and escape risks where required.
  • Coordinate closely with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date order statuses on ERP systems.
  • Support inventory availability by minimizing supply delays.
  • Assist in resolving delivery discrepancies and invoice-related queries.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Generate reports on order status, delays, and supplier performance.
Qualifications & Skills Requirements
  • 2-5 years' experience in an expediting, procurement, or supply chain role.
  • Proven experience following up on suppliers and managing order deliveries.
  • Exposure to purchase orders, RFQs, and procurement processes.
  • Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage, Oracle, or similar).
  • Strong Excel and reporting skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability.
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Key Competencies
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills.
  • Proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
  • Ability to manage multiple orders and competing priorities.
  • Strong customer and service orientation.
  • High level of accountability and follow-through.

About This Role

Career insights for Procurement Clerks positions

Salary Benchmark
$46,670/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Speaking Active Listening Critical Thinking Monitoring
Common Technologies
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Oracle PeopleSoft NCR Counterpoint Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Microsoft Access 365 Oracle Database 21c Microsoft Excel 365