Junior Procurement Specialist

Browns The Diamond Store has been crafting South Africa's finest diamond jewellery since 1934. With over 40 stores across South Africa, the UK, and Australia, we're a proudly South African, family-owned brand with a global footprint - and we're growing.

We're looking for a driven, detail-orientedJunior Procurement Specialist to join our Operations team at our Johannesburg Office. If you're someone who thrives on getting things done, loves bringing order to complexity, and wants to build a career in procurement within a premium retail brand - this one's for you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be the engine behind our procurement and logistics operations - making sure our stores and warehouses across three countries have exactly what they need, when they need it.

Day to day, that looks like:

• Managing procurement requests from start to finish - raising orders, coordinating approvals, and making sure everything lands on time and on budget

• Keeping our ticket system clean and current - you'll work in Zoho Desk to resolve operational and procurement requests within agreed timelines

• Coordinating freight and logistics for local and international shipments across South Africa, the UK, and Australia - from waybills to customs docs

• Supporting warehouse operations at our SA and UK facilities - stock integrity, reconciliations, and keeping things running to our high standards

• Managing suppliers - building relationships, getting quotes, and making smart sourcing decisions

• Running projects on Zoho Projects - tracking timelines, controlling costs, and delivering on commitments

• Setting up and managing SLAs with our service providers - from scoping to sign-off

Requirements

You'll need:

• Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum

• 1-2 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain

• Strong attention to detail - you spot errors before they become problems

• Good communication skills and a professional, proactive attitude

• Solid MS Office skills (especially Excel and Outlook)

Bonus points for:

• A diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration

• Experience with Zoho Desk or Zoho Projects (or any ticketing/project management tool)

• Exposure to international freight or multi-site retail environments