Remote Buyer - Indirect Spend

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote working environment

Professional development courses and培训

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Buyer with a focus on indirect spend to join our procurement team, working entirely remotely. You will manage end-to-end procurement for non-production goods and services, identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate terms, and build strong supplier relationships while collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet business needs.

You will source, evaluate suppliers, monitor performance, and ensure a reliable supply chain for items like office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business Admin, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in indirect spend procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficient with procurement software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for a variety of indirect spend categories.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in indirect procurement.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for indirect goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements with vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and provide effective procurement solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Procurement software

MS Office

Remote communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote Buyer specializing in indirect spend to join their procurement team, operating entirely remotely. This role is crucial for managing the acquisition of non-production goods and services, such as office supplies, IT equipment, marketing services, and facilities management. You will be responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring a reliable supply chain for these essential indirect categories. This position offers a great opportunity for a procurement professional to make a significant impact in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for a variety of indirect spend categories.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in indirect procurement.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for indirect goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements with vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and provide effective procurement solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, with a focus on indirect spend.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent remote communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote working environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Access to professional development courses and training.