Remote Head of Procurement & Strategy

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations from a remote capacity. This senior role oversees strategy, team management, and cost‑effective sourcing initiatives across the organization.

You will manage a remote team of procurement professionals, build strong supplier relationships, and drive compliant, value‑driven sourcing for goods and services in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain/Business Administration) required.
• 7+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in management.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and complex supplier relationships.
• Strong leadership and remote team management capabilities.
• Experience with contract negotiation, risk assessment, and procurement best practices.
• Proficiency with advanced procurement software and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to achieve cost savings and supplier performance.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of purchasing professionals.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement including sourcing, contracting, and SRM.
• Analyze market trends and supplier data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to align purchasing with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Procurement analytics

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

Analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations from a remote capacity. This senior role oversees strategy, team management, and cost‑effective sourcing initiatives across the organization.

You will manage a remote team of procurement professionals, build strong supplier relationships, and drive compliant, value‑driven sourcing for goods and services in a fully remote environment.