Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Professional development

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive value through strategic procurement. The role focuses on indirect services and technology goods, requiring strong market analysis, contract management, and negotiation skills.

You will operate in a fully remote setting, collaborating with stakeholders across departments to optimize spend and supplier performance. A 5+ year track record in strategic sourcing and blunt attention to cost reductions is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Proven success negotiating complex contracts and cost savings.
• Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with indirect services and tech procurement.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficient in e-sourcing tools and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend including IT hardware, software, and services.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify best partners.
• Lead negotiations for contracts with favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and drive performance improvements.
• Develop cost models and business cases for sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align requirements.
• Monitor industry trends and supplier capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards.
• Identify opportunities for spend consolidation and cost savings.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Spend analysis

Financial modeling

Remote collaboration

Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Procurement software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

e-sourcing tools

Procurement software

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology services provider with a global reach, is actively seeking a highly analytical and experienced Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This role is crucial for identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers for a wide range of indirect services and technology-related goods. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies, market analysis, and contract management, coupled with the ability to operate effectively in a fully remote setting. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a forward-thinking organization, driving value through strategic procurement from anywhere within South Africa. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a virtual collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories, including IT hardware, software, professional services, and facilities management.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and supplier analysis to identify best-in-class partners.
• Lead complex negotiations for contracts, ensuring competitive pricing, favorable terms, and risk mitigation.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, fostering strong partnerships and driving performance improvements.
• Develop detailed cost models and business cases for sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across various departments to understand requirements and ensure alignment.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and supplier capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and contractual obligations.
• Identify opportunities for spend consolidation, process optimization, and cost savings.
• Maintain accurate sourcing documentation and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, preferably in a technology or services environment.
• Proven success in negotiating complex contracts and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in data analysis, spend analysis, and financial modeling.
• Expertise in sourcing indirect services and technology procurement.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, adapted for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency with e-sourcing tools, procurement software, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa
• and comfortable with a fully remote working arrangement.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in technology services.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Contribution towards home office equipment and internet expenses.