Remote Indirect Procurement Lead – Negotiation & Savings

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work flexibility

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Procurement Specialist with 5+ years of experience in indirect spend within the financial services sector. You will manage end-to-end procurement for IT, marketing, HR, and professional services from a remote setting.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance and quality. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories.
• Identify sourcing opportunities via market analysis and supplier evaluation.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, service agreements, and pricing.
• Manage supplier performance to meet delivery, quality, and contract terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal clients and external suppliers.
• Mitigate supply chain risks for indirect categories.
• Stay updated on best practices in indirect procurement.

Skills

Sourcing

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field

Tools

Procurement software

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Procurement Specialist with 5+ years of experience in indirect spend within the financial services sector. You will manage end-to-end procurement for IT, marketing, HR, and professional services from a remote setting.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance and quality. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential.