About this role
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Supply Chain Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
You'll support the supply chain team at a UK business — raising purchase orders, chasing suppliers, and keeping delivery schedules and records accurate.
Suppliers slip, orders change, and dates move. You will be the steady point in that process, keeping the paperwork straight and the team informed.
You will work UK business hours from home, as part of a South African team placed directly with established UK employers.
Key responsibilities
Raise and track purchase orders through to deliveryChase suppliers on order confirmations and delivery datesMaintain supplier records, pricing and lead time dataSupport demand and stock planning with clean reportingResolve delivery shortages and invoice queries with suppliersKeep supply chain documentation organised and traceableWhat you'll need
Experience in purchasing, supply chain or order administrationConfident in Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and reportingComfortable chasing suppliers by email and phoneStrong attention to detail on quantities, prices and datesOrganised approach to a high volume of open ordersNice to have
Exposure to an ERP such as SAP, NetSuite or SageUnderstanding of lead times and reorder pointsExperience with import or freight documentationWhat's on offer
100% remote, working from anywhere in South AfricaUK business hours, 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)Direct exposure to an established UK businessLong-term, stable placement with room to growRemote Recruitment places South African professionals with UK businesses for long-term, fully remote roles.