Remote Senior Procurement Strategist

Placements24

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Remote work

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join a global, remote-friendly team. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships from your home office in Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in procurement, strong analytical abilities, and experience with SAP/Oracle. You will drive cost savings and ensure ethical, compliant procurement across geographies.

Qualifications

5–7 years of progressive procurement, purchasing or strategic sourcing experience.
Proven ability in contract negotiation, vendor management and strategic sourcing.
Experience working with international suppliers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for competitive pricing and favorable terms.
Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify new vendors and assess performance.
Lead complex contract negotiations in line with policies and legal requirements.
Cultivate long-term relationships with key suppliers and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements.
Prepare reports and present findings to senior management.
Ensure procurement activities adhere to ethical standards and company policies.