Remote Senior Buyer — Strategic Sourcing Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Remote-first organization

Career growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer for a fully remote procurement team in the e-commerce space. You will develop strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure product availability across markets.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 6+ years in buyer/procurement, proven negotiation success, and proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and MS Excel. This remote role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, offering flexibility and career growth.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 6 years of buyer/procurement experience in consumer goods or retail.
• Proven strategic sourcing, high-volume negotiation, and contract management.
• Experience managing large supplier bases and driving performance improvements.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for key product categories in e-commerce.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers aligned with quality standards.
• Lead negotiations to secure pricing, terms, and favorable contracts.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships and drive performance improvements.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement: demand forecasting, orders, delivery.
• Analyze market trends and cost drivers to identify opportunities and risks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethics, and trade regulations.
• Collaborate with remote teams to achieve business goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock availability.
• Prepare reports on procurement performance and savings.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or a related field

MBA (preferred)

Strumenti

Procurement software

ERP systems

MS Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer for a fully remote procurement team in the e-commerce space. You will develop strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure product availability across markets.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 6+ years in buyer/procurement, proven negotiation success, and proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and MS Excel. This remote role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, offering flexibility and career growth.