Remote Senior Procurement Strategist - Cost-Saving Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Remote work

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Specialist to join their remote-first team. You will lead strategic sourcing, drive supplier performance, and deliver significant cost savings across categories while working with senior stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in SCM, finance, or related field (MBA or CIPS preferred) and at least 7 years of progressive procurement experience.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Proven track record of leading complex negotiations and achieving cost reductions.
• Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies, contract law, and supplier risk management.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic sourcing projects for key categories from market analysis to contract finalization.
• Develop and execute category strategies delivering measurable cost savings and value.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance, compliance and collaboration.
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide guidance to internal business units on procurement matters.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethics, and legal requirements in procurement.

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement

Sourcing

Category management

Negotiations

Spend analysis

Market intelligence

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business/Finance

MBA or CIPS certification preferred

Tools

Spend analysis tools

Market research tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Specialist to join their remote-first team. You will lead strategic sourcing, drive supplier performance, and deliver significant cost savings across categories while working with senior stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in SCM, finance, or related field (MBA or CIPS preferred) and at least 7 years of progressive procurement experience.