Executive Remote Procurement Leader | Global Sourcing

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary with Subst. 优?

Comprehensive premium health, dental,和

Fully remote position with complete fl

Generous stock options or equity

Unlimited paid time off policy

Access to executive coaching and le ad

Opportunity to shape the procurement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Procurement Manager to lead global procurement strategies and manage a distributed team of procurement professionals. This executive role demands strong negotiation skills, deep category expertise, and a proven ability to optimize costs across international supplier relationships, all within a fully remote framework.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in a related field, 10+ years in leadership procurement, and a track record of driving cost

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM, MBA, Finance, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in procurement leadership and strategic sourcing.
• Proven global supply chain management experience with remote teams.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and negotiations.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical problem-solving.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management for remote environments.
• Experience with procurement software and digital collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop global procurement strategies across spend categories.
• Lead a remote team of procurement professionals.
• Negotiate with global suppliers for favorable pricing and terms.
• Perform market and spend analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and ensure compliance.
• Drive process improvements and implement e-procurement tools.
• Collaborate with executives to align procurement with business goals.
• Monitor supply chain dynamics and geopolitical factors affecting procurement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Remote leadership

Education

Master's degree in SCM

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Procurement Manager to lead global procurement strategies and manage a distributed team of procurement professionals. This executive role demands strong negotiation skills, deep category expertise, and a proven ability to optimize costs across international supplier relationships, all within a fully remote framework.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in a related field, 10+ years in leadership procurement, and a track record of driving cost