Global Remote Strategic Buyer, Raw Materials

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Global remote role

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Strategic Buyer - Raw Materials for a fully remote role. You will design and execute global sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, ensuring supply continuity and cost optimization while upholding quality and sustainability standards.

You will lead negotiations with international suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with R&D and operations to forecast needs.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Economics or related field.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing and procurement, with raw materials focus in manufacturing.
• Proven track record in global sourcing strategies and cost savings.
• Expertise in complex contract negotiations and risk management in commodity markets.
• Strong supplier relationship management with international suppliers.
• Analytical, financial modeling and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience using ERP/SAP and data analytics tools.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement global strategic sourcing strategies for key raw materials.
• Conduct market analysis of supply/demand, price trends, and geopolitical risks.
• Lead negotiations with raw material suppliers for favorable terms and pricing.
• Forge and manage relationships with global suppliers aligned to quality & sustainability.
• Oversee supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D, production and logistics to forecast material needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to raw materials.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and procurement policies.
• Prepare reports on category performance, market intelligence and savings.
• Mentor junior procurement team members.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Leadership

Data analytics

Forecasting

SAP

Ausbildung

Master's degree in SCM/Business/Economics

Tools

SAP

ERP platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Strategic Buyer - Raw Materials for a fully remote role. You will design and execute global sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, ensuring supply continuity and cost optimization while upholding quality and sustainability standards.

You will lead negotiations with international suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with R&D and operations to forecast needs.