Remote Purchasing Manager

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a dynamic Remote Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for a fast-expanding e-commerce platform. This fully remote role enables you to manage sourcing operations from anywhere in SA, coordinating with a distributed team to support a large product catalogue.

You will design and implement purchasing strategies, drive cost savings, and negotiate with suppliers both nationally and internationally to secure favorable pricing while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative purchasing strategies to optimize costs and improve supplier performance across various product categories.
• Lead negotiations with national and international suppliers to secure favourable pricing,

Job description

Our client, a rapidly expanding e-commerce platform, is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Remote Purchasing Manager to spearhead their procurement operations from anywhere within South Africa. This role is crucial for establishing and managing efficient supply chains that support a vast and diverse product catalogue. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods while maintaining high-quality standards. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from home and collaborate with a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative purchasing strategies to optimize costs and improve supplier performance across various product categories.
• Lead negotiations with national and international suppliers to secure favourable pricing,