Remote Procurement Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing and purchasing initiatives from a fully remote setup based in Cape Town. You will negotiate contracts, optimise supplier relationships, and implement procurement strategies to drive cost savings and value across departments.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in procurement, strong experience with e-procurement platforms, and excellent remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts and achieving significant cost reductions.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing principles.
• Proficiency with e-procurement platforms and modern inventory management systems.
• Excellent remote communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines in a distributed team setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their qualifications and capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives and market dynamics.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including requisition, PO creation, order tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders remotely to understand needs and provide procurement support.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively address any issues or concerns to maintain service levels and quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Market research

Remote collaboration

Procurement software

Supplier relationship

Tools

ERP software

e-procurement platforms

Inventory management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join their team on a fully remote basis, based out of Cape Town. This role will be pivotal in managing and optimizing the company's sourcing and purchasing activities across various departments. You will leverage your expertise to secure high-quality goods and services at competitive prices while ensuring compliance and fostering strong supplier relationships. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-starter who excels in a remote work environment and is passionate about strategic procurement and driving value through effective supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their qualifications and capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives and market dynamics.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including requisition, PO creation, order tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders remotely to understand needs and provide procurement support.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively address any issues or concerns to maintain service levels and quality.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts and achieving significant cost reductions.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing principles.
• Proficiency with e-procurement platforms and modern inventory management systems.
• Excellent remote communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines in a distributed team setting.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge procurement tools and technologies.