Remote Senior Procurement Strategist: Global Sourcing Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1.523.000 - 2.369.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Retirement contributions

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Procurement Specialist to join a global procurement team. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management across international operations.

You will lead complex negotiations, develop category strategies, and mitigate supply risks while driving cost savings and supply chain resilience. The ideal candidate thrives in a distributed work environment and can manage multiple projects remotely.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in SCM or related field.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, and global procurement.
• Proven track record of international negotiations and multi-million dollar contracts.
• Strong understanding of risk management, supply chain optimization, and total cost of ownership.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for key procurement categories with market analysis and supplier selection.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with international suppliers to optimize terms and pricing.
• Develop and implement category strategies to drive cost savings and resilience.
• Foster collaborative relationships with key global suppliers.
• Conduct risk assessments of the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with needs.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors impacting supply.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier performance.
• Mentor junior procurement team members remotely and ensure policy compliance.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication skills

Remote work experience

Cross-cultural competence

Ausbildung

Master’s in SCM

Tools

ERP systems

E-sourcing tools

Procurement software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Procurement Specialist to join a global procurement team. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management across international operations.

You will lead complex negotiations, develop category strategies, and mitigate supply risks while driving cost savings and supply chain resilience. The ideal candidate thrives in a distributed work environment and can manage multiple projects remotely.