Global Remote Procurement Strategist

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Ibrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Procurement Specialist to support South African operations, focusing on Pietermaritzburg. Manage end-to-end procurement across multiple categories, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize supplier performance in a remote-first setting.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and vendor-management skills, and proficiency with e-sourcing tools and Excel.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (SCM, business, finance).
• Minimum 5 years in procurement or strategic sourcing, with remote experience.
• Proven cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and RFx.
• Strong analytics, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in procurement tools and advanced Excel.

Mansioni

• Market research to identify suppliers globally and locally.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs for cost savings and value.
• End-to-end procurement across categories: technology, logistics, marketing, operations.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Analyze spending patterns for consolidation opportunities.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities, savings, and market intel.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across time zones.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Vendor management

Remote work independence

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Decision making

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Strumenti

Excel

RFx software

Procurement software

e-sourcing tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Procurement Specialist to support South African operations, focusing on Pietermaritzburg. Manage end-to-end procurement across multiple categories, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize supplier performance in a remote-first setting.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and vendor-management skills, and proficiency with e-sourcing tools and Excel.