Procurement Specialist - Indirect Spend

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health insurance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Procurement Specialist to manage indirect spend across IT, facilities, marketing and professional services. You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate favorable contracts, and build supplier relationships to drive value and compliance in a fully remote setup across South Africa, including Mahikeng and beyond.

The role emphasizes cost savings, process improvements, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Specialist focused on indirect spend.
• Strong skills in strategic sourcing, negotiation and contract management.
• Excellent analytical skills and spend analysis proficiency.
• Understanding of procurement best practices and risk management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to achieve cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier research, and competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and SLAs with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand needs and ensure procurement solutions meet business requirements.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for consolidation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.

Skills

Indirect spend procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Procurement Specialist focused on indirect spend to join their purchasing department, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is responsible for managing the procurement of non-production goods and services, such as IT, facilities, marketing, and professional services. You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate favorable contracts, and build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure value and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with expertise in indirect categories to drive significant cost savings and process improvements within a dynamic and flexible work environment, supporting operations across Mahikeng and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to achieve cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier research, and competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement solutions meet business requirements.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for consolidation, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist, with a strong focus on indirect spend categories.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in spend analysis.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices and risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture, working with diverse stakeholders.