Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Fully remote position with home office

Health and retirement benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager with Strategic Sourcing expertise to lead purchasing initiatives remotely, supporting Port Elizabeth-based operations. The role demands proactive supplier evaluation, complex contract negotiations, and cost-optimization across all spend categories to strengthen supply chains and financial performance.

The position offers executive-level compensation, a fully remote arrangement with home office setup assistance, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Proven success in leading large-scale procurement projects and complex negotiations.
• Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key categories of spend.
• Lead complex negotiations with national and international suppliers to achieve optimal value.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Implement category management strategies to ensure cost efficiency and supply assurance.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business units and key stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contracts and quality standards.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Remote team experience

Education

Master's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Procurement Manager with expertise in Strategic Sourcing to lead their purchasing initiatives remotely, supporting operations based in Port Elizabeth . This senior role demands a proactive approach to identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers, negotiating complex contracts, and driving cost-optimization strategies across all spend categories. You will leverage your extensive experience to build resilient supply chains and foster strong supplier partnerships, making a significant impact on the company's financial performance and operational excellence, all within a flexible remote work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key categories of spend.
• Lead complex negotiations with national and international suppliers to achieve optimal value.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Implement category management strategies to ensure cost efficiency and supply assurance.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business units and key stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contracts and quality standards.

Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Proven success in leading large-scale procurement projects and complex negotiations.
• Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including bonus and long-term incentives.
• Fully remote position with a comprehensive home office setup allowance.
• Top-tier health, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Dynamic and innovative work culture that values strategic thinking.