Remote Category Manager - Indirect Spend

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High salary and bonus structure

Fully remote work

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Innovative company culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Category Manager focused on indirect spend to develop and execute category strategies across IT, marketing, HR, and facilities.

You will lead market research, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration, delivering cost savings while mitigating risk in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in category management or strategic sourcing with indirect spend focus.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings and value through category strategies.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationships and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend areas (IT, marketing, HR, facilities).
• Conduct market research, supplier analysis, and TCO evaluations.
• Lead complex negotiations with key indirect suppliers and secure favorable contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk throughout contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category strategies with needs.
• Monitor performance, identify savings opportunities, report on metrics.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Category Manager specializing in indirect spend to join their organization. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies to drive value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks across various non-operational spend areas, such as IT, marketing, HR, and facilities. You will work independently, leveraging market intelligence and cross-functional collaboration to achieve optimal sourcing outcomes. This fully remote position offers a significant opportunity to shape procurement strategies and impact the company's bottom line, requiring strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to succeed in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend areas, aligning with business objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, supplier analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.
• Lead complex negotiations with key indirect suppliers, securing favorable contracts and service levels.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various departments to understand needs and ensure buy-in for category strategies.
• Monitor category performance, identify savings opportunities, and report on key metrics and initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on indirect spend.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful category strategies that deliver significant cost savings and value.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a truly global reach.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking company culture focused on innovation and results in Mahikeng .