Remote Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Career development

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Buyer to manage procurement activities for our clients from anywhere. You will identify suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services while supporting cost optimization and supply chain efficiency.

In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage procurement software and ERP systems, and uphold ethical sourcing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role, with remote work.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for virtual environments.
• Proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and remote collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and vet potential suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing process from requisition to receipt.
• Monitor supplier performance and relationships.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and ethics.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Remote work experience

ERP software

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Buyer to manage procurement activities for our clients from anywhere. You will identify suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services while supporting cost optimization and supply chain efficiency.

In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage procurement software and ERP systems, and uphold ethical sourcing standards.