Remote Senior Global Sourcing & Negotiation Leader

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Buyer for a fully remote procurement team. You will lead global sourcing strategies, onboard international suppliers, and conduct high-stakes negotiations to secure favorable terms while maintaining supply continuity across product categories.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in global sourcing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, ERP experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in global sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Proven success in leading negotiations with international suppliers.
• Deep knowledge of international trade, logistics, and currency management.
• Strong data-driven decision making using procurement analytics.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and sourcing software.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or CIPS is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing strategies for key product categories.
• Identify and onboard new international suppliers with due diligence.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contractual agreements.
• Maintain strategic relationships with international suppliers.
• Analyze market intelligence and supply chain risks.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, Logistics, and Finance.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement mitigations.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and ethical sourcing.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement for assigned categories.

Skills

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/International Business/Economics

MBA or CIPS (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Buyer for a fully remote procurement team. You will lead global sourcing strategies, onboard international suppliers, and conduct high-stakes negotiations to secure favorable terms while maintaining supply continuity across product categories.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in global sourcing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, ERP experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams from anywhere in the world.