Remote Senior Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Salary with performance-based Incentiv

Health, wellness and retirement benef

International travel opportunities

Professional development and training

Dynamic virtual work culture

Home office setup allowance

Generous paid time off

Exposure to cutting-edge supply chain

Direct impact on product profitability

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Remote Senior Sourcing Manager to lead the procurement of direct materials for manufacturing operations. You will develop and implement global sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies and supply chain resilience from any approved location within South Africa.

The role requires extensive experience in sourcing raw materials in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive leadership style to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (SCM/BA/Engineering) is required.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement with direct materials in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop and implement global sourcing strategies.
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier management and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for direct materials.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers with due diligence and risk assessments.
• Lead negotiations for long-term supply agreements with favorable terms.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors.
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers and collaborate with R&D/Engineering/Operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply base to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Forecast and budget for direct material procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Virtual communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Procurement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Remote Senior Sourcing Manager to lead the procurement of direct materials critical to their manufacturing operations. This position is entirely remote, enabling you to work from any approved location within South Africa. You will be responsible for developing and implementing global sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving significant cost efficiencies and supply chain resilience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sourcing raw materials, components, or finished goods within a manufacturing context, coupled with strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of global supply chains. This role demands a proactive leader who can navigate complex market dynamics and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams virtually.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for direct materials to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and supply reliability.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments.
• Lead and manage complex negotiations for long-term supply agreements, ensuring favourable terms and conditions.
• Monitor global market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors impacting direct material sourcing.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key direct material suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, and Operations teams to align sourcing with product development and manufacturing needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base to enhance quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and company policies.
• Develop and maintain accurate forecasts and budgets for direct material procurement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a significant focus on direct materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful global sourcing strategies.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and bill of materials (BOM).
• Excellent analytical, financial acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional virtual communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex global supply chains.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Highly attractive salary package with significant performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for international travel for supplier visits and conferences (when applicable and safe).
• Extensive professional development and leadership training programs.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking virtual work culture.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Exposure to cutting-edge supply chain practices and technologies.
• Direct impact on the company's core product offerings and profitability.