Remote Global Purchasing Strategist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Remote-first with flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Global Purchasing Manager to lead international procurement from a remote setting. You will shape sourcing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies across a dispersed global team.

You will oversee P2P processes, ensure compliance with trade regulations, and collaborate with product, logistics, and finance to forecast demand and optimize inventory. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 8–10 years of global procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven cost savings and supply chain improvements from global strategies.
• Strong knowledge of international trade laws and FX management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify and onboard suppliers worldwide with quality and ethics standards.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Manage procure-to-pay and compliance with trade regulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to forecast demand and manage inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement and report KPIs to senior leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Data analytics

Sourcing platforms

Education

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

Tools

SRM systems

e-sourcing platforms

Advanced data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Global Purchasing Manager to lead international procurement from a remote setting. You will shape sourcing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies across a dispersed global team.

You will oversee P2P processes, ensure compliance with trade regulations, and collaborate with product, logistics, and finance to forecast demand and optimize inventory. English fluency is essential.