Remote E-commerce Sourcing Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 420.000 - 720.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% remote position

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Remote E-commerce Procurement Specialist to source and procure products for online retail platforms. This role emphasizes maintaining optimal inventory levels, competitive pricing, and high-quality merchandise while managing supplier relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in procurement within e-commerce/retail, strong negotiation skills, and experience with inventory management systems.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in e-commerce/retail.
• Proven sourcing experience for consumer products.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and inventory management software.
• Excellent remote-work organization and self-motivation.
• Legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsabilidades

• Source and procure diverse product lines for e-commerce platforms.
• Identify and vet new suppliers; negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Manage inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing costs.
• Monitor product performance and market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to align procurement with promotions and launches.
• Ensure procured products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate product and supplier data in the e-commerce system.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback for product expansion or improvement.
• Manage relationships with existing suppliers and foster long-term partnerships.
• Stay updated on e-commerce best practices and new product categories.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Vendor management

Data analysis

Inventory management

Remote work

Communication

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Remote E-commerce Procurement Specialist to source and procure products for online retail platforms. This role emphasizes maintaining optimal inventory levels, competitive pricing, and high-quality merchandise while managing supplier relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in procurement within e-commerce/retail, strong negotiation skills, and experience with inventory management systems.