Remote Procurement Strategist

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

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.