Remote Global Sourcing Strategist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Generous annual leave

Home office setup allowance

Internet allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our global procurement initiatives from a Cape Town base. The role is fully remote, offering high flexibility while coordinating with international teams to optimize value and risk across a diverse product range.

You will design global sourcing strategies, manage supplier networks, and drive cost reductions with strong negotiation and analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Business Administration, SCM, or related discipline.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing, global procurement, or category management.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex international agreements.
• Strong understanding of risk mitigation and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement global sourcing strategies to meet business needs and reduce costs.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers worldwide with ethical and quality standards.
• Lead complex negotiations for high-value contracts, including pricing, terms, and SLAs.
• Conduct market analysis, trend forecasting, and risk assessment to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage relationships with international suppliers and partnerships.
• Collaborate with remote international teams across product development, operations, and finance.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for supplier performance and procurement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing using digital tools and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies in global sourcing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Procurement software

Analytics tools

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our global procurement initiatives from a Cape Town base. The role is fully remote, offering high flexibility while coordinating with international teams to optimize value and risk across a diverse product range.

You will design global sourcing strategies, manage supplier networks, and drive cost reductions with strong negotiation and analytics capabilities.