Global Remote Purchasing Leader | Strategy & Savings

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Executive training

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 presents an opportunity for a results-driven Remote Purchasing Manager to lead procurement from anywhere in South Africa. You will develop global strategies, manage a remote team, and drive cost savings while ensuring supplier quality in international markets.

This senior role demands strategic vision, strong negotiation skills and expertise with ERP and virtual collaboration tools. The successful candidate will implement policies and foster innovation in sourcing, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in purchasing and procurement, with remote leadership.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, global supply chain, and international negotiations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management for remote roles.
• Expertise in advanced procurement technologies, ERP, and virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a remote purchasing team, promoting high performance.
• Oversee strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management globally.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and framework agreements with global suppliers.
• Implement procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics and market insights.

Skills

Remote leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 presents an opportunity for a results-driven Remote Purchasing Manager to lead procurement from anywhere in South Africa. You will develop global strategies, manage a remote team, and drive cost savings while ensuring supplier quality in international markets.

This senior role demands strategic vision, strong negotiation skills and expertise with ERP and virtual collaboration tools. The successful candidate will implement policies and foster innovation in sourcing, with