Strategic Sourcing Pro: Drive Savings & Supplier Value

Placements24; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive value and efficiency in procurement operations. You will develop sourcing strategies for key categories, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate favorable terms to improve cost, quality, and service.

The role emphasizes analytics, supplier relationships, and compliance. This is a hands-on position requiring 4+ years in strategic sourcing, a relevant degree, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and experience with spend analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for assigned categories of spend.
• Conduct market intelligence and supplier landscape analysis.
• Lead complex negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and collaboration.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

E-sourcing platforms

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive value and efficiency in procurement operations. You will develop sourcing strategies for key categories, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate favorable terms to improve cost, quality, and service.

The role emphasizes analytics, supplier relationships, and compliance. This is a hands-on position requiring 4+ years in strategic sourcing, a relevant degree, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.