Remote Procurement Manager - Professional Services

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive base salary with bonus

Health, dental and retirement benefits

Professional development programs

Home office stipend

Generous annual leave and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sophisticated Remote Procurement Manager to lead sourcing of professional services from anywhere in South Africa. You will develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize spend on legal, consulting, marketing, HR, and IT services.

You will collaborate virtually with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement aligns with business goals, drive value, manage risk in complex service contracts, and uphold ethical sourcing and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM, MBA or Law or related field.
• 8+ years of procurement experience with a focus on professional services sourcing.
• Expertise negotiating complex SLAs and contracts.
• Strong understanding of professional service domains (e.g., legal, consulting, IT).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for professional services categories.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing: stakeholder needs, RFx, supplier selection, contract negotiation.
• Cultivate relations with service providers and internal partners.
• Analyze spend patterns and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee contract management, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with legal and finance to ensure robust terms and controls.
• Develop and present business cases for procurement initiatives to senior leadership.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and improvement plans.
• Stay current with industry best practices in professional services procurement.
• Ensure ethical sourcing and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Spend analysis

Risk management

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in SCM / Business / Law

Tools

e-procurement tools

Contract management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a sophisticated and strategic Remote Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and acquisition of professional services. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from your home office anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing key supplier relationships, and optimizing spend for services such as legal, consulting, marketing, HR, and IT. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of service procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to drive value and manage risk in complex service contracts. You will collaborate virtually with senior stakeholders across the organization to ensure procurement aligns with strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for professional services categories.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including stakeholder needs assessment, RFx development, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key service providers and internal business partners.
• Analyze spend patterns and market trends to identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive value.
• Oversee contract management, ensuring compliance, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation for all service agreements.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure robust contract terms and financial controls.
• Develop and present business cases for procurement initiatives to senior leadership.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement improvement plans.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in professional services procurement.
• Ensure ethical sourcing practices and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, with a specialization in sourcing professional services.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex service level agreements (SLAs) and contracts.
• Strong understanding of various professional service domains (e.g., legal, consulting, marketing, IT).
• Excellent analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.
• Superior virtual communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with e‑procurement tools and contract management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑stakes projects concurrently in a remote setting.
• Proactive risk assessment and mitigation capabilities.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams at all organizational levels.

Benefits

• Fully remote position, offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Attractive base salary with a comprehensive bonus structure.
• Premium health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• A collaborative and high‑performing virtual team culture.
• Stipend for home office setup and ongoing expenses.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging procurement projects.
• Supportive management and a commitment to employee well‑being.
• The ability to make a significant impact on the company's operational efficiency and strategic success.