Remote Senior Global Procurement Leader

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office stipend

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist for a fully remote role. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and manage end-to-end procurement to optimize costs and supply continuity.

The position requires at least five years in purchasing and strong supplier relationship skills. As a remote-first team, you will collaborate with stakeholders across functions, monitor demand, and drive process improvements while maintaining compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business Admin, Finance).
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing, procurement or sourcing roles, in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship, and cost-analysis skills.
• Experience with procurement software/ERP (SAP, Oracle, Coupa) preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with stakeholders remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate vendor performance.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery with suppliers to optimize value and minimize risk.
• Oversee end-to-end purchasing process from requisition to invoice reconciliation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement needs and timeline.
• Monitor inventory and forecast demand to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier databases.
• Ensure compliance with policies, ethics, and regulations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and savings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Data analysis

Remote work

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Admin/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist for a fully remote role. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and manage end-to-end procurement to optimize costs and supply continuity.

The position requires at least five years in purchasing and strong supplier relationship skills. As a remote-first team, you will collaborate with stakeholders across functions, monitor demand, and drive process improvements while maintaining compliance and data integrity.