Remote Purchasing Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus program

Remote work

Health coverage

Retirement planning

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Remote Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, develop and execute saving-focused strategies, and guide a distributed team to high performance across geographies.

You will oversee sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier performance, and compliance, collaborating with stakeholders to align purchasing with critical business needs near Soweto and beyond. This is a fully remote leadership role offering executive growth potential.

Qualifications

• Extensive purchasing and supply chain leadership experience.
• Proven record of large-scale procurement and cost savings.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contracts.
• Strong financial acumen and data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional leadership and remote-team management.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote role.
• Bachelor's degree in related field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing strategies.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of procurement professionals.
• Oversee sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance.
• Analyze market dynamics to identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align purchasing with business needs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Vendor relationship management

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Remote team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and results-driven Remote Purchasing Manager to lead their procurement operations. This is a critical leadership role, fully remote, responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies that drive significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, oversee supplier relationships, and ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance across all purchasing activities. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a proven ability to manage complex supply chains and inspire remote teams to achieve ambitious goals, supporting the company's broader objectives that may connect to operations near Soweto.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive purchasing strategies to meet organizational objectives and reduce costs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a distributed team of purchasing professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee all aspects of the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Analyze market dynamics and commodity trends to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations in all purchasing activities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to align purchasing initiatives with business needs.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale procurement projects and achieving substantial cost savings.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship management.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to drive data-informed purchasing decisions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, essential for managing a remote team.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results in a fully remote capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Full-time remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package, including premium health coverage and retirement planning.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The chance to shape the future of procurement for a major organization supporting areas like Soweto.