Remote Procurement Specialist - Sourcing

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work stipend

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Procurement Specialist focused on sourcing to join a distributed team connected to East London. The role involves identifying, evaluating, and securing global suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and developing robust sourcing strategies to drive cost savings and quality improvements.

This fully remote position offers autonomy and impact on the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Proven success in developing and executing global sourcing strategies.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling for sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify potential new suppliers and market opportunities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), supplier selection, and onboarding.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements with key suppliers to maximize value.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified suppliers across various spend categories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their strategic sourcing needs and ensure alignment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis & modeling

Remote communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Procurement Specialist with a focus on Sourcing to join their distributed team, ideally connected to East London . This role is critical for identifying, evaluating, and securing new suppliers globally, negotiating advantageous terms, and developing robust sourcing strategies. You will play a key role in ensuring the company achieves its cost-saving and quality objectives through effective supplier partnerships. This is a fully remote position offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company's supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify potential new suppliers and market opportunities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), supplier selection, and onboarding.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements with key suppliers to maximize value.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified suppliers across various spend categories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their strategic sourcing needs and ensure alignment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Proven success in developing and executing global sourcing strategies.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling for sourcing decisions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, effective in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance-driven bonus program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and connectivity.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing, global organization.
• A flexible, collaborative, and inclusive remote work culture that prioritizes employee well-being.