The Role
Manage end-to-end procurement requests, maintain ticketing in Zoho Desk, coordinate local and international freight and customs, support warehouse stock integrity and reconciliations, manage suppliers and SLAs, and run projects in Zoho Projects to control timelines and costs.
Summary Generated by Built In
Be part of something exceptional.
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-oriented Junior 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:
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-oriented Junior 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)
- 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
Skills Required
- Matric (Grade 12)
- 1-2 years experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills and professional, proactive attitude
- Solid MS Office skills (especially Excel and Outlook)
- 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
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The Company
What We Do
Browns Jewellers has five generations of experience, crafting fine diamond jewellery since 1934 with classic, timeless, and sophisticated designs using ethically sourced natural diamonds.
