Global Procurement Lead - Remote Strategy & Contracts

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Global exposure

Health insurance & retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Global Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationships across international markets. This remote role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in global procurement and contract negotiation.

You will develop and implement global procurement strategies, optimize spend, and contribute to supply chain resilience while collaborating with teams worldwide in a remote-first model.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in SCM/International Business or related field.
• 8–10 years in global procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience negotiating global contracts and managing suppliers across geographies.
• Ability to develop and implement global procurement strategies.
• Strong data interpretation and analytical decision-making.
• Experience with ERP, e-procurement, and analytics tools.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and leadership.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of remote work.
• Familiarity with international trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global procurement strategies for key spend categories.
• Lead international sourcing and onboard new global suppliers.
• Negotiate complex global contracts and SLAs.
• Analyze global supply chains to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage relationships with key international suppliers.
• Collaborate with regional and functional teams worldwide.
• Drive cost savings and value through strategic sourcing and supplier mgmt.
• Implement global procurement policies and performance metrics.
• Oversee procure-to-pay processes on a global scale.

Skills

Global procurement experience (8-10+)

International supplier relationship mg

Negotiation & contract management

Strategic sourcing & category mgmt

Cross-cultural leadership

Education

Master's degree / MBA in SCM or International Business

Tools

ERP systems

E-procurement platforms

Advanced analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Global Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationships across international markets. This remote role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in global procurement and contract negotiation.

You will develop and implement global procurement strategies, optimize spend, and contribute to supply chain resilience while collaborating with teams worldwide in a remote-first model.