Remote Procurement Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Home office setup support

Professional development

International collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Procurement Specialist to join a globally distributed team. This fully remote role within South Africa focuses on end-to-end procurement, sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, driving value and efficiency across the supply chain.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain, 4+ years of procurement experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills for virtual collaboration across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 4+ years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Ability to manage procurement remotely and independently.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for various spend categories.
• Conduct supplier research, evaluation, and selection processes.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders remotely to deliver solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Virtual collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Remote Procurement Specialist to join their globally distributed team. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, with a strong focus on delivering value and efficiency. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a virtual work environment, collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different time zones, all while contributing to our client's global supply chain excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for various indirect and direct spend categories.
• Conduct thorough supplier research, evaluation, and selection processes.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders remotely to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
• Proven ability to manage procurement processes remotely and independently.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Flexibility to work from home, with support for home office setup.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and professional development.
• Join a forward-thinking company with a strong remote work culture.