Remote Strategic Services Procurement Lead

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Professional development and training

Team activities

Home office setup support

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist focused on services procurement. This remote role manages the procurement lifecycle for IT, legal, marketing, consulting, and facilities services across South Africa.

You will lead negotiations, SLAs, and contract terms while collaborating with department heads to ensure value for money and high service levels. The ideal candidate has a strong background in service contracts, stakeholder management, and vendor performance, with at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of procurement experience with a focus on sourcing and managing services.
• Proven success negotiating complex service agreements and managing supplier performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process for services from requirements definition to contract close-out.
• Develop sourcing strategies for service categories and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Conduct market research on service trends, pricing, and supplier landscapes.
• Lead negotiations on SLAs, pricing, and contract terms to optimize outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs, and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethics, and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements and ensure satisfaction with procured services.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements in service procurement.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier contracts.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in services procurement.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist focused on services procurement. This remote role manages the procurement lifecycle for IT, legal, marketing, consulting, and facilities services across South Africa.

You will lead negotiations, SLAs, and contract terms while collaborating with department heads to ensure value for money and high service levels. The ideal candidate has a strong background in service contracts, stakeholder management, and vendor performance, with at least