Remote Purchasing Lead — Tech Procurement & Strategy

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Equipment provided

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Purchasing Lead for a fully remote role in South Africa, anchored in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will manage procurement of technology hardware, software, and services, oversee supplier negotiations, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring quality across a distributed team.

With 5+ years in purchasing or procurement and at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, you will shape purchasing policies, manage relationships, and collaborate with IT, Engineering, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement or supply chain.
• 2+ years in lead/supervisory role.
• Experience negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• Strong procurement best-practice knowledge for tech goods.
• Proficient with procurement software and ERP.
• Remote work ability and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily purchasing operations: orders, expediting, tracking.
• Develop policies to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Onboard and evaluate new suppliers for quality and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships for service delivery.
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Finance to meet procurement needs.
• Oversee inventory management and stock levels.
• Analyze purchasing data for trends and savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and industry regulations.
• Support budget planning and cost-control initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Procurement strategy

Data analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Purchasing Lead for a fully remote role in South Africa, anchored in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will manage procurement of technology hardware, software, and services, oversee supplier negotiations, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring quality across a distributed team.

With 5+ years in purchasing or procurement and at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, you will shape purchasing policies, manage relationships, and collaborate with IT, Engineering, and