Remote Procurement Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Remote work infrastructure support

Shape procurement strategy

Flexible working hours

Impact on Richards Bay operations

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing function from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on operations near Richards Bay. You will drive best-in-class procurement practices, manage a diverse supplier base, and implement robust sourcing strategies to achieve significant cost efficiencies.

You will oversee contract management, supplier performance, and risk assessment while fostering a high-performance culture within a distributed team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives yielding cost benefits.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and international trade regulations.
• Proficient with modern procurement software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals for cost reduction and resilience.
• Lead a remote procurement team and maintain high performance while adhering to policies.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes from needs identification to contract management.
• Manage key supplier relationships, conduct performance evaluations and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies across global/local activities.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement Strategy

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Communication

Tools

ERP Systems

Procurement Software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Remote Procurement Manager to lead their purchasing function from anywhere in South Africa , with a specific focus on supporting operations near Richards Bay . This fully remote position requires a strategic leader who can drive best-in-class procurement practices, manage a diverse supplier base, and achieve significant cost efficiencies. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust sourcing strategies, overseeing contract management, and ensuring the reliable supply of materials and services essential to the company's success, fostering a high-performance culture within a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience.
• Lead and mentor a remote procurement team, fostering collaboration and ensuring high levels of performance and adherence to policies.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from needs identification and supplier selection to contract negotiation and performance management.
• Manage key supplier relationships, conduct regular performance evaluations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and company policies across global and local procurement activities.
• Analyze market trends, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity, particularly for critical operational needs near Richards Bay.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in procurement and supply chain management , with proven leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives that yield significant financial benefits.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and international trade regulations.
• Proficiency with modern procurement software and ERP systems .
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to lead effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work infrastructure support and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy for a growing organization.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy of a fully remote role.
• Contribution to strategic decision-making impacting operations near Richards Bay and beyond.