Remote Procurement Analyst

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Global exposure

Home office setup allowance

Training resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Procurement Analyst to join a globally distributed team. This fully remote role supports procurement across South Africa, with focus on Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

You will analyze spending, identify savings, and provide data-driven insights to guide sourcing strategies while collaborating remotely with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in procurement or financial analysis, strong Excel and SQL skills, and experience with BI tools

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, financial analysis, or related analytical role.
• Strong Excel (advanced) and data analysis skills.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and supplier performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Support development and implementation of sourcing strategies for various categories of goods and services.
• Assist in negotiations by providing data-driven insights and cost analysis.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on procurement metrics, savings, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance against contracts and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders remotely to gather requirements and provide procurement support.
• Maintain procurement databases and systems ensuring data accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, SCM, Statistics, or related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Procurement Analyst to join their globally distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, with a strong emphasis on supporting the procurement functions primarily for their operations related to Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves analyzing procurement data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, supporting sourcing initiatives, and ensuring the efficiency of procurement processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative skillset and a keen eye for detail, contributing to strategic decision-making from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and supplier performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for various categories of goods and services.
• Assist in the negotiation process by providing data-driven insights and cost analysis.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on procurement metrics, savings achieved, and potential risks.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders remotely to gather requirements and provide procurement support.
• Maintain and update procurement databases and systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, financial analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel (advanced level), SQL, and ideally BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Experience working with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work with a global team and gain international exposure.
• Allowance for home office setup and connectivity.
• Access to online training and professional development resources.
• Contribute to impactful procurement decisions from anywhere.