Remote Procurement Specialist: Strategic Sourcing

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance plans

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to manage the end-to-end purchasing process from a remote location in South Africa. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage contracts to ensure value and quality for diverse operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and proficiency with procurement software. Excellent communication and remote-work capabilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience.
• Familiar with procurement software and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent remote-work communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition to payment.
• Research and onboard reliable suppliers.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to drive cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet procurement needs.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Procurement software

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to manage the end-to-end purchasing process from a remote location in South Africa. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage contracts to ensure value and quality for diverse operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and proficiency with procurement software. Excellent communication and remote-work capabilities are essential for success.