Remote Senior Procurement Leader — Global Sourcing

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development and online学习

Remote work culture and virtual team‑b

Access to procurement technologies and

Pension fund contribution

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex negotiations in a remote, South Africa-based role. You will drive cost efficiencies and optimize procurement across global suppliers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

The role demands 8+ years in procurement with leadership experience, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a track record in international purchasing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in purchasing/procurement with 3+ years in management
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and complex contract negotiation
• Strong procurement practices, risk management, and governance
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in SAP/Oracle and advanced Excel for data analysis
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's in SCM/Business; Master's advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely in a self-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for key spend areas
• Lead negotiations with domestic and international suppliers to secure favorable terms
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and drive performance improvements
• Conduct market analysis to identify risks and opportunities
• Oversee end-to-end procurement lifecycle from needs to contract management
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and legal to ensure compliance
• Mentor junior buyers and promote continuous learning
• Utilize procurement analytics to monitor KPIs and optimization opportunities

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship

Procurement analytics

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex negotiations in a remote, South Africa-based role. You will drive cost efficiencies and optimize procurement across global suppliers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

The role demands 8+ years in procurement with leadership experience, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a track record in international purchasing.