Remote Purchasing Leader: Global Sourcing & Strategy

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Professional development

Career growth

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Purchasing Manager for a rapidly expanding international e-commerce business. Based in South Africa, you will lead global sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization and inventory control, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement that meets quality standards in a remote-first environment.

You will mentor a remote team, analyse market trends, negotiate complex contracts, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years in purchasing/procurement with 3+ years in management.
• Experience in e-commerce or high-volume retail.
• Proven remote team leadership across global supply chains.
• Strong negotiation track record and cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing strategies for a diverse product portfolio.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers ensuring quality and cost targets.
• Negotiate contracts and SLAs with key suppliers worldwide.
• Mentor and manage a remote purchasing team for high performance.
• Oversee inventory with logistics to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends to identify savings and mitigate risks.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and policies.
• Drive process improvements using data-driven insights.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Team leadership

Procurement analytics

ERP systems

International trade

Cost optimization

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

ERP software

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Purchasing Manager for a rapidly expanding international e-commerce business. Based in South Africa, you will lead global sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization and inventory control, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement that meets quality standards in a remote-first environment.

You will mentor a remote team, analyse market trends, negotiate complex contracts, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.