Remote Procurement Specialist - Strategic Sourcing

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and analytical Remote Procurement Specialist to focus on sourcing initiatives, working entirely from home. You will identify and develop new supplier relationships, optimize sourcing strategies, and drive cost savings across categories.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement, strong data analysis skills, and excellent remote communication to manage stakeholders effectively in a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify potential suppliers and competitive advantages.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories of goods and services.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Remote Procurement Specialist to focus on sourcing initiatives, working entirely from home. This role is crucial for identifying and developing new supplier relationships, optimizing sourcing strategies, and driving cost savings across various spend categories. You will leverage market intelligence and data analysis to inform sourcing decisions and ensure the company benefits from competitive pricing and superior supplier performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned procurement professional who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about strategic sourcing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify potential suppliers and competitive advantages.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories of goods and services.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation package.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in procurement.