Remote Indirect Procurement Specialist | Drive Cost Savings

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to manage indirect goods procurement for operations with the flexibility to work remotely across South Africa. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to secure best value, leveraging digital tools to maintain seamless operations.

Key responsibilities include sourcing and contracting a range of indirect goods, analyzing spend for cost savings, and ensuring compliance with policies while collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience focusing on indirect spend.
• Ability to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with procurement software and remote collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure a wide range of indirect goods and services.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships with remote oversight.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare purchase orders and requisitions accurately.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical sourcing.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand needs and provide support.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Procurement software

Remote collaboration tools

Communication skills

Education

Supply Chain/Business Administration degree

Tools

Procurement software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to manage indirect goods procurement for operations with the flexibility to work remotely across South Africa. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to secure best value, leveraging digital tools to maintain seamless operations.

Key responsibilities include sourcing and contracting a range of indirect goods, analyzing spend for cost savings, and ensuring compliance with policies while collaborating with internal