Remote Procurement Leader: Strategy, Sourcing & Negotiation

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to spearhead our purchasing efforts in a fully remote capacity. Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency across global suppliers.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in procurement with proven leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a virtual team. This role offers flexibility and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in SCM/BA or related field.
• 5–8 years in procurement with demonstrated leadership.
• Proven success in sourcing, negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategy, policies and procedures.
• Lead sourcing for key categories focusing on cost and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Build long-term relationships with vendors and partners.
• Oversee procure-to-pay process for efficiency and compliance.
• Analyze market intel to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/BA or related field

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to spearhead our purchasing efforts in a fully remote capacity. Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency across global suppliers.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in procurement with proven leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a virtual team. This role offers flexibility and growth potential.