Remote Global Procurement Leader

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,997,000 - 2,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health insurance

Remote work

Home office allowance

Professional development

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Procurement Manager to steer global procurement strategy from anywhere. The role emphasizes leading complex supply chains, international contracts, and cost efficiencies through strategic sourcing while working remotely.

You will build strong relationships with global suppliers, develop procurement policies, and manage a distributed team to drive best-in-class sourcing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years in procurement and supply chain with international sourcing.
• Proven leadership of global procurement functions and large contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global procurement strategies and policies.
• Negotiate major contracts and framework agreements with international suppliers.
• Oversee global vendor sourcing and supplier selection with compliance.
• Mentor a distributed remote procurement team.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across time zones.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Global procurement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Procurement Manager to steer global procurement strategy from anywhere. The role emphasizes leading complex supply chains, international contracts, and cost efficiencies through strategic sourcing while working remotely.

You will build strong relationships with global suppliers, develop procurement policies, and manage a distributed team to drive best-in-class sourcing outcomes.