Remote Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Spend

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid coverage

Retirement fund participation

Professional development and certs

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Sourcing Specialist for a national non-profit client. You will manage indirect spend, analyze patterns, and build supplier relationships to deliver best value for IT equipment, office supplies, services, and travel.

This is a fully remote role with flexibility and a focus on ethical procurement. You will craft and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, monitor performance, and report savings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management focused on indirect spend.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Proven success in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships for indirect categories.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and cost modeling.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage priorities.
• Experience with non-profit procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze organizational spend across indirect categories to identify savings opportunities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and SLAs.
• Manage relationships with key indirect category suppliers.
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with department heads to align procurement with needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance.
• Stay informed about market trends and best practices in indirect sourcing.
• Prepare reports on spend analysis and savings realized.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Sourcing strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a national non-profit organization focused on community development, is seeking a highly motivated Remote Sourcing Specialist to manage and optimize their indirect spend. This role is crucial for ensuring that the organization obtains the best value for non-operational goods and services, such as IT equipment, office supplies, professional services, and travel. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to analyze spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of suppliers. This is a fully remote position, offering significant flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on supporting operations that include Queenstown, Eastern Cape . We are looking for a strategic thinker who can build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to achieve organizational objectives. This role requires a proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to ethical procurement practices within the non-profit sector. We embrace a remote-first work culture and provide the necessary support for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze organizational spend across various indirect categories to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers of indirect goods and services.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for indirect procurement.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contracts and service agreements.
• Stay informed about market trends and best practices in indirect sourcing.
• Prepare reports on spend analysis, savings achieved, and supplier performance.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, with a focus on indirect spend.
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships for indirect categories.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and cost modeling.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience working with non-profit organizations or similar entities is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid coverage.
• Retirement fund participation.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.