AgTech Strategic Sourcing Specialist | Hybrid Role

Placements24

Mossel Bay

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Training and certification support

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join its procurement team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and securing top suppliers for key components, driving long-term value and cost savings.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and experience with sourcing strategies to improve supply chain resilience and efficiency in the agricultural technology sector.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
Proven success negotiating complex contracts and achieving cost savings.
Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive insights.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various categories of goods and services.
Conduct market analysis and supplier research to identify potential partners.
Lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and SLAs.
Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.
Analyze spend data and identify consolidation and savings opportunities.
Develop and maintain a database of qualified suppliers.
Collaborate with engineering to understand material requirements.
Mitigate supply chain risks through supplier diversification and contingency planning.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethics.
Track market trends and commodity prices relevant to sourcing.