FMCG Procurement Strategist – Sourcing & Negotiation

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an FMCG Procurement Specialist in Klerksdorp, North West. You will source raw materials, packaging, and operational goods, negotiate favorable contracts, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining supplier performance.

The role rewards analytical rigor and strategic sourcing capabilities. You will collaborate with production, QA, and finance teams to optimize cost and quality, ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business or Finance.
• 3–5 years of procurement/purchasing experience in FMCG preferred.
• Proven sourcing, negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Strong contract management and market analysis capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source reliable suppliers for raw materials, packaging and ops goods.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and contracts to secure cost savings.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance against SLAs.
• Conduct market analysis on pricing trends and availability.
• Process POs, coordinate delivery schedules and receipts.
• Collaborate with production, QA and finance to align needs.
• Maintain procurement records and report on KPIs.
• Support development of procurement strategies and policies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethics.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks an FMCG Procurement Specialist in Klerksdorp, North West. You will source raw materials, packaging, and operational goods, negotiate favorable contracts, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining supplier performance.

The role rewards analytical rigor and strategic sourcing capabilities. You will collaborate with production, QA, and finance teams to optimize cost and quality, ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical sourcing.