Remote Global Sourcing Strategist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Online courses

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a globally recognized technology firm to hire a Remote Procurement Specialist. The role centers on strategic, international sourcing of specialized components and services, carried out from a fully remote setting.

You will identify, vet, and manage global suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality goods at competitive prices. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with proven ability to navigate international

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing with global exposure.
• Experience sourcing technology components, IT hardware, or specialized services.
• Exceptional negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across cultures and time zones.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency with modern procurement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify global suppliers for technology components and services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes: RFQ/RFP, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation with international vendors.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by diversifying the supplier base and tracking geopolitical factors.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, and operations to align with project specs.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws and procurement policies.
• Use procurement tools to track spend, manage contracts, and generate performance reports.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders remotely.

Skills

Global sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 has partnered with a globally recognized technology firm to hire a Remote Procurement Specialist. The role centers on strategic, international sourcing of specialized components and services, carried out from a fully remote setting.

You will identify, vet, and manage global suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality goods at competitive prices. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with proven ability to navigate international