Remote Procurement Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Competitive salary

Executive health benefits

Stock options

Annual leave and professional dev bud

Home office setup allowance

Retirement savings plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Procurement Manager to lead South Africa procurement for a global e-commerce enterprise. The role oversees strategy, supplier relationships, and cost optimization while managing a distributed team from within the country.

You will drive KPI monitoring, risk management, and adoption of best-in-class procurement processes in a fully remote setup, with a focus on sustaining competitive advantage and operational excellence.

Competenze

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with leadership.
• Proven experience managing procurement for large-scale e-commerce or retail operations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing global sourcing strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and communication skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and experience in complex negotiations.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with global business objectives.
• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed procurement team, providing guidance and fostering collaboration.
• Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives for all categories of goods and services, focusing on cost, quality, and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key global and local suppliers.
• Drive significant cost savings and efficiency improvements across the procurement function.
• Ensure robust supply chain risk management and contingency planning.
• Implement and champion best-in-class procurement processes and technologies.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for procurement operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and ethical standards.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic procurement

Remote leadership

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Data analytics

Global sourcing

Formazione

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

Strumenti

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding global e-commerce enterprise, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Remote Procurement Manager to lead its South African procurement operations. This is a fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to shape procurement strategies from anywhere within the country. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost optimization, and ensuring supply chain resilience. You will lead a virtual team, foster innovation in procurement practices, and drive significant value across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a strong track record in e-commerce procurement, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, distributed work environment. This role is crucial for maintaining competitive advantage and operational excellence for our client's expanding South African footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with global business objectives.
• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed procurement team, providing guidance and fostering collaboration.
• Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives for all categories of goods and services, focusing on cost, quality, and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key global and local suppliers.
• Drive significant cost savings and efficiency improvements across the procurement function.
• Ensure robust supply chain risk management and contingency planning.
• Implement and champion best-in-class procurement processes and technologies.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a significant portion in leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing procurement for large-scale e-commerce or retail operations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing global sourcing strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and communication skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and experience in complex negotiations.
• Proficiency with advanced procurement technologies, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to operate autonomously and effectively manage a remote team and workload.
• Experience with international sourcing and cross-border logistics.
• A proactive, innovative, and results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering ultimate work flexibility.
• Highly competitive salary and substantial performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive executive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Significant annual leave and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to shape procurement for a leading global e-commerce player
• A cutting-edge technology environment and dynamic culture.
• Home office setup allowance and support.
• Retirement savings plan with attractive employer contributions.
• Be a key leader in transforming procurement practices for a digital-first business.