Remote Procurement Leader — Strategy & Negotiation

Placements24

Gqeberha

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package
Performance bonus structure
Health and retirement benefits
Fully remote work
Development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead all purchasing operations in a fully remote capacity in South Africa. You will drive sourcing, contract management, supplier relationships, and negotiations to achieve cost savings and strategic objectives from anywhere.

The role requires 8+ years in procurement with at least 3 in leadership, a master's degree (SCM or related), and strong analytics, communication, and remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of procurement experience with at least 3 in management.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute effective procurement strategies and deliver significant cost savings.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in procurement software, data analytics tools, and remote collaboration technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic procurement policies and procedures across the organization.
  • Lead a team of procurement professionals with guidance and performance management.
  • Oversee sourcing and negotiation for major contracts and high-value purchases.
  • Strengthen relationships with key suppliers for reliability and favorable terms.
  • Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership
Negotiation
Procurement strategy
Data analytics
Remote collaboration
Supplier relationship

Education

Master's degree in SCM
MBA (optional)

Tools

Procurement software
Data analytics tools
Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead all purchasing operations in a fully remote capacity in South Africa. You will drive sourcing, contract management, supplier relationships, and negotiations to achieve cost savings and strategic objectives from anywhere.

The role requires 8+ years in procurement with at least 3 in leadership, a master's degree (SCM or related), and strong analytics, communication, and remote collaboration skills.

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