Global Sourcing Leader — Remote, Strategic Procurement

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Global health insurance

Retirement planning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives for technology components and services. This remote-first role focuses on cost optimization, risk management, and supplier innovation, with a track record in strategic sourcing and cross-cultural collaboration.

The successful candidate will manage a global procurement team, negotiate complex contracts, and align procurement with product roadmaps while driving supplier performance across multiple

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in SCM, IB, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of global procurement/strategic sourcing experience, preferably in tech.
• Strong contract negotiation, trade compliance, and risk management expertise.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced procurement platforms.
• Proven leadership in remote, international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for technology components and services.
• Onboard and evaluate international suppliers ensuring quality and ethics.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with global vendors for cost savings.
• Manage and monitor performance of global supplier base for continuous improvement.
• Conduct market analysis for global supply chains, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to align procurement with roadmaps.
• Implement and oversee risk management strategies for the global supply chain.
• Oversee procure-to-pay processes to optimize efficiency and compliance.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders across regions and time zones.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed procurement team.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Supplier relationship management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership

Analytics

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Procurement platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives for technology components and services. This remote-first role focuses on cost optimization, risk management, and supplier innovation, with a track record in strategic sourcing and cross-cultural collaboration.

The successful candidate will manage a global procurement team, negotiate complex contracts, and align procurement with product roadmaps while driving supplier performance across multiple