Remote Procurement Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary and bonus

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to shape procurement策略

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management from anywhere in South Africa, supporting Cape Town teams. The role drives cost savings, policy development, and risk management in a remote-first setup.

You will manage a procure‑to‑pay process, mentor a procurement team, and implement initiatives to enhance value and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement and supply chain management experience, with managerial responsibilities.
• Proven success in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with procurement software and analytical tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies to meet operational and financial goals.
• Lead negotiation efforts with key suppliers to secure optimal pricing, contract terms, and SLAs.
• Manage the procure‑to‑pay process, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Oversee a team of procurement specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Analyze spending patterns and market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Sourcing strategy

Risk assessment

Analytical tools

Remote collaboration

Communication

7+ years procurement experience

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced and highly motivated Remote Procurement Manager to lead their purchasing operations from anywhere in South Africa , with a primary focus on supporting teams based in Cape Town . This pivotal role involves overseeing the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and management of all company expenditures, ensuring maximum value and efficiency. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost‑saving initiatives across the organization. This is a remote‑first position, requiring excellent communication and self‑management skills to thrive in a distributed team setting, fostering collaboration and achieving business goals regardless of physical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies to meet the company's operational and financial goals.
• Lead negotiation efforts with key suppliers to secure optimal pricing, contract terms, and service level agreements.
• Manage the entire procure‑to‑pay process, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Oversee a team of procurement specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Analyze spending patterns and market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a significant portion in a managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with procurement software and analytical tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and remote collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive‑level salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous provision for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a growing, innovative company.