Remote Procurement Analyst

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 480,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to gain international.expo

Home office setup allowance

Online training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Procurement Analyst to join a globally distributed team. This fully remote role supports procurement functions for Richards Bay operations while allowing work from anywhere in South Africa.

You will analyze spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, support sourcing initiatives, and provide data-driven insights for negotiations. Strong Excel, SQL, and BI tooling are essential, and you will collaborate with stakeholders remotely to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 3–5 years of procurement, purchasing, or financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (analytical modeling).
• Experience with SQL and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Provide data-driven insights to assist negotiations.
• Prepare reports on procurement metrics and savings.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs.
• Collaborate remotely with internal stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Maintain and update procurement databases and systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

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.