Fully Remote SA E‑commerce Procurement Lead

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary package

Bonuses based on performance

Online training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing and supplier management for our fast-growing online retailer. You will work remotely across South Africa, aligning procurement with sales and logistics to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery.

You will analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers globally, and manage the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing to payment, while upholding regulatory compliance and policy standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field.
• 4+ years of procurement experience in e-commerce/retail.
• Proven experience sourcing and negotiating with domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong understanding of online retail operations and supply chain dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure products for the e-commerce platform with focus on price and quality.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms and contracts.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and new suppliers.
• Forecast demand from sales data and inventory to optimize stock procurement.
• Manage procurement lifecycle remotely from sourcing to payment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and logistics to align procurement with business goals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues proactively.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements and system upgrades.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Excel

Remote work

MS Office

E-commerce

Global shipping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Economics

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote E-commerce Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing and supplier management for our fast-growing online retailer. You will work remotely across South Africa, aligning procurement with sales and logistics to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery.

You will analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers globally, and manage the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing to payment, while upholding regulatory compliance and policy standards.