Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Professional development

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage key spend categories in a fully remote role from South Africa. You will drive cost savings, supplier collaboration, and risk mitigation across the procurement function.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong analytics, and proficiency with e-sourcing tools and procurement software, while maintaining high standards of quality and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and achieve cost savings.
• Strong analytical and market-trend interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key spend categories.
• Perform market analysis to identify suppliers and pricing.
• Lead supplier negotiations for terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive collaboration.
• Implement supplier performance management programs.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through planning and diversification.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing with needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

e-sourcing tools

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage key spend categories in a fully remote role from South Africa. You will drive cost savings, supplier collaboration, and risk mitigation across the procurement function.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong analytics, and proficiency with e-sourcing tools and procurement software, while maintaining high standards of quality and value.