Remote Global Category Strategist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 2,401,000 - 3,681,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Home office allowance

Executive-level benefits

Global development programs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Global Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across international markets. This fully remote role demands expertise in global supply chains, trade regulations, and diverse supplier landscapes.

You will develop and execute global category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance with international trade laws and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of global strategic sourcing and category management experience.
• Experience negotiating international contracts and managing global supply chains.
• Strong understanding of international trade, tariffs, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Manage global supplier relationships, including performance reviews and long-term partnership development.
• Lead sourcing projects across regions, considering local regulations and market nuances.
• Analyze global spend data to identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws, ethical sourcing policies, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional procurement teams and business units to achieve global procurement goals.

Skills

Global sourcing

Category management

Procurement

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural communication

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration/International Business/Supply Chain Management

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Global Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across international markets. This fully remote role demands expertise in global supply chains, trade regulations, and diverse supplier landscapes.

You will develop and execute global category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance with international trade laws and sustainability initiatives.