Remote Indirect Spend Category Manager - Flexible Impactful

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Category Manager for Indirect Spend. The role focuses on IT, marketing, services, and facilities, driving cost savings and risk mitigation from a home office within South Africa. You will craft category strategies, lead complex sourcing events, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value.

The position is fully remote with a strong emphasis on negotiation, analytics, and global procurement practices, based near Cape Town or anywhere in SA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field.
• Master's degree or CIPS/standalone certification is a plus.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing or category management, esp. indirect spend.
• Strong negotiation, analytics, and stakeholder influence.
• Experience with ERP and e-procurement tools; ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and supplier negotiations for optimal terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with goals.
• Establish supplier performance programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor savings, risks, and opportunities; report to leadership.
• Stay updated on indirect procurement best practices and trends.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree or CIPS certification considered a plus

Tools

ERP systems

e-procurement tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Category Manager for Indirect Spend. The role focuses on IT, marketing, services, and facilities, driving cost savings and risk mitigation from a home office within South Africa. You will craft category strategies, lead complex sourcing events, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value.

The position is fully remote with a strong emphasis on negotiation, analytics, and global procurement practices, based near Cape Town or anywhere in SA.