Remote Procurement Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Procurement Manager to lead their purchasing operations in a fully remote capacity. This senior role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's procurement strategy, including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management. You will drive efficiency, cost savings, and ensure the acquisition of high-quality goods and services that meet business needs. Working from home, you will collaborate extensively with various departments and remote teams, utilizing digital tools and communication platforms to achieve strategic procurement objectives and contribute to the organization's overall success and growth from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• 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.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary package.
• Performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Professional development allowance and opportunities for leadership training.