Remote Global Procurement Lead - Strategy & Innovation

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Executive health benefits

Stock options

Annual leave and professional dev bud

Home office setup allowance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Procurement Manager to lead South Africa procurement for a global e-commerce enterprise. The role oversees strategy, supplier relationships, and cost optimization while managing a distributed team from within the country.

You will drive KPI monitoring, risk management, and adoption of best-in-class procurement processes in a fully remote setup, with a focus on sustaining competitive advantage and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with leadership.
• Proven experience managing procurement for large-scale e-commerce or retail operations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing global sourcing strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and communication skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and experience in complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with global business objectives.
• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed procurement team, providing guidance and fostering collaboration.
• Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives for all categories of goods and services, focusing on cost, quality, and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key global and local suppliers.
• Drive significant cost savings and efficiency improvements across the procurement function.
• Ensure robust supply chain risk management and contingency planning.
• Implement and champion best-in-class procurement processes and technologies.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for procurement operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and ethical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic procurement

Remote leadership

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Data analytics

Global sourcing

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Procurement Manager to lead South Africa procurement for a global e-commerce enterprise. The role oversees strategy, supplier relationships, and cost optimization while managing a distributed team from within the country.

You will drive KPI monitoring, risk management, and adoption of best-in-class procurement processes in a fully remote setup, with a focus on sustaining competitive advantage and operational excellence.