Remote Senior Procurement Strategist

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-first work model

Home office stipend

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist for a remote-first role in South Africa. You will develop strategic sourcing across direct and indirect spend, lead negotiations, and optimize procurement processes from your home office.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience, strong market insight, and a proven track record of cost savings. You will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure compliance, and drive ethical sourcing with modern procurement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for indirect and direct spend.
• Conduct market analysis to identify suppliers, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead complex negotiations with key suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure performance standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement needs.
• Implement ethical sourcing, sustainability, and risk mitigation best practices.
• Monitor procurement expenditure and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Prepare detailed reports on procurement activities and supplier performance for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

E-procurement systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist for a remote-first role in South Africa. You will develop strategic sourcing across direct and indirect spend, lead negotiations, and optimize procurement processes from your home office.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience, strong market insight, and a proven track record of cost savings. You will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure compliance, and drive ethical sourcing with modern procurement tools.