Remote IT Hardware Sourcing Strategist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is looking for a Remote Category Specialist to lead IT hardware procurement globally, including servers, networking gear, and end-user devices. You will develop category strategies, vet and onboard suppliers, and negotiate favorable pricing and SLAs.

The role requires 6+ years in IT procurement, deep market knowledge, and strong negotiation skills. You will partner with IT, security, and finance to ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of IT procurement experience with hardware focus.
• Proven ability to negotiate IT hardware contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of IT hardware landscape and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Experience with ERP and e-sourcing tools for procurement processes.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for IT hardware sourcing.
• Identify, vet, and onboard new IT hardware suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs with vendors.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and new technologies.
• Manage supplier relationships with performance reviews and improvements.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and finance teams to meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory standards.
• Analyze spend data to identify savings and consolidation opportunities.
• Support lifecycle management of IT hardware assets.
• Contribute to best practices for remote IT procurement.

Skills

IT procurement

Hardware sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

E-sourcing tools

Remote work

Cloud infra experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Placements24 is looking for a Remote Category Specialist to lead IT hardware procurement globally, including servers, networking gear, and end-user devices. You will develop category strategies, vet and onboard suppliers, and negotiate favorable pricing and SLAs.

The role requires 6+ years in IT procurement, deep market knowledge, and strong negotiation skills. You will partner with IT, security, and finance to ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions in a fully remote environment.