Remote Procurement Specialist - Indirect Spend

Placements24; Midrand; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work flexibility

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Remote Procurement Specialist with 5+ years of experience in indirect spend within the financial services sector. You will manage end-to-end procurement for IT, marketing, HR, and professional services from a remote setting.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance and quality. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories.
• Identify sourcing opportunities via market analysis and supplier evaluation.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, service agreements, and pricing.
• Manage supplier performance to meet delivery, quality, and contract terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal clients and external suppliers.
• Mitigate supply chain risks for indirect categories.
• Stay updated on best practices in indirect procurement.

Conocimientos

Sourcing

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field

Herramientas

Procurement software

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing financial services institution, is actively seeking an experienced Remote Procurement Specialist to manage indirect spend categories. This role operates entirely remotely, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle of non-production goods and services, including IT, marketing, HR, and professional services. The Procurement Specialist will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance and quality. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a procurement professional looking to excel in a remote, client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories.
• Identify sourcing opportunities, conduct market analysis, and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, service agreements, and pricing with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring delivery, quality, and adherence to contract terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various departments to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key internal clients and external suppliers.
• Mitigate risks within the supply chain for indirect categories.
• Stay updated on best practices and innovative approaches in indirect procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on indirect spend.
• Proven expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and contract management for services and indirect goods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial services industry procurement is a plus.
• Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, suitable for a remote setting.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Work with a leading institution in the financial services sector.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative remote team.