Strategic Sourcing Lead - Hybrid (Mining & Resources)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Híbrido; USD 54.000 - 91.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for our mining and resources client in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on developing category strategies, detailed market intelligence, and leading RFx events to optimize spend and reduce risk.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field and 4–6 years of strategic sourcing experience. A hybrid work setup, strong negotiation, and data analysis skills are required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute category strategies focusing on cost savings, risk reduction, and supplier performance.
• Conduct market intelligence, including supplier landscape analysis, cost drivers, and industry best practices.
• Lead complex sourcing events (RFx), including requirements, supplier evaluation, and negotiations.
• Develop and manage relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure performance and identify joint value opportunities.
• Analyze spend data and identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and demand management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, influence demand, and align sourcing strategies.
• Support contract management activities, including review, renewal, and terms enforcement.
• Track and report on key sourcing metrics like savings, supplier performance, and risk exposure.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and innovative sourcing approaches.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

ERP systems

e-sourcing tools

Educación

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

Herramientas

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

e-sourcing tools

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for our mining and resources client in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on developing category strategies, detailed market intelligence, and leading RFx events to optimize spend and reduce risk.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field and 4–6 years of strategic sourcing experience. A hybrid work setup, strong negotiation, and data analysis skills are required.