Remote Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation Lead

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with bonuses

Remote role

Medical coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will lead procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies across high-volume purchases.

Strong negotiation, analytical, and risk-management skills are essential to succeed in a remote-first environment. With 5–7 years’ experience in purchasing or strategic sourcing, you will shape procurement strategies, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for designated product categories or services.
• Conduct market analysis on supplier capabilities, costs and risks.
• Negotiate complex contracts to secure optimal pricing, terms and quality.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and value engineering in procurement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Remote work autonomy

Cost savings

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Advanced data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will lead procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies across high-volume purchases.

Strong negotiation, analytical, and risk-management skills are essential to succeed in a remote-first environment. With 5–7 years’ experience in purchasing or strategic sourcing, you will shape procurement strategies, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance while supporting