Global Remote Senior Sourcing Strategist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Competitive salary and bonus

Health insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join a global, remote-first procurement team. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, engage with suppliers worldwide, and drive cost savings while improving supplier performance across multiple categories.

This role offers the ability to work remotely from anywhere, collaborating with an international team to shape procurement strategy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing projects for key spend categories.
• Develop supplier relationship management strategies to optimize value.
• Conduct cost analyses and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Manage complex contract negotiations with compliance to terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies.
• Mentor junior sourcing team members and share best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

MBA (preferred)

Tools

e-sourcing tools

P2P systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join a global, remote-first procurement team. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, engage with suppliers worldwide, and drive cost savings while improving supplier performance across multiple categories.

This role offers the ability to work remotely from anywhere, collaborating with an international team to shape procurement strategy and operational efficiency.