Global Procurement Leader (Remote) | Strategy & Negotiation

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 2,986,000 - 4,644,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive-level salary

Global health benefits

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Leadership development programs

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for a remote, globally distributed role with a leading international logistics and supply chain solutions provider. You will craft global procurement strategies, lead a high‑performing team, and drive strategic sourcing across categories to optimize spend and supplier performance.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, a Master’s in SCM (MBA acceptable), and proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and manage international supplier

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management; MBA acceptable.
• 10+ years in procurement and strategic sourcing with leadership experience.
• Experience managing global procurement operations and diverse teams.
• Expertise in complex negotiations, contract management, and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies for key spend areas.
• Lead and mentor a high-performance procurement team.
• Oversee global tenders, supplier selection, and high-value contract negotiation.
• Strengthen strategic relationships with global suppliers for cost efficiencies.
• Conduct market analysis, risk assessments, and spend analytics.
• Ensure robust contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align procurement strategies.
• Implement best-practice procurement processes and technologies.
• Monitor supply chain trends and geopolitical factors for disruptions.
• Drive continuous improvement within procurement function.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for a remote, globally distributed role with a leading international logistics and supply chain solutions provider. You will craft global procurement strategies, lead a high‑performing team, and drive strategic sourcing across categories to optimize spend and supplier performance.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, a Master’s in SCM (MBA acceptable), and proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and manage international supplier