Remote Senior Buyer – Indirect Spend & Sourcing Strategy

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer with expertise in indirect spend to join a global procurement team in a fully remote role. The candidate will develop and execute sourcing strategies across IT, marketing, professional services, and facilities management, driving value and strong supplier relationships in a virtual environment.

The role requires strategic thinking, advanced analytics, and a proven ability to lead cost-saving initiatives across diverse indirect categories while collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect spend procurement.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive results.
• Comfort with remote, virtual collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure value and service delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into procurement solutions.
• Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities in IT, marketing, and facilities.

Skills

Indirect spend

Procurement

Sourcing strategies

Cost savings

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Remote work

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer with expertise in indirect spend to join a global procurement team in a fully remote role. The candidate will develop and execute sourcing strategies across IT, marketing, professional services, and facilities management, driving value and strong supplier relationships in a virtual environment.

The role requires strategic thinking, advanced analytics, and a proven ability to lead cost-saving initiatives across diverse indirect categories while collaborating