Remote Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup support

Professional development opportunities

Bonuses and performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist for a fully remote role. In this remote-first position, you will drive strategic sourcing, optimize procurement processes, and build strong supplier relationships from your home office.

You will lead cost-saving initiatives across categories, collaborate with stakeholders, and monitor KPIs to ensure value delivery. A strong background in negotiation, analytics, and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• 5–7 years in purchasing or procurement.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing and cost reduction.
• Strong negotiation, analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, across levels.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or Coupa ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for cost savings.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes: requisitioning, tendering, negotiation, contracts.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to find opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand needs and provide guidance.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.
• Lead cross-functional teams on complex procurement projects.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and ethics.
• Maintain procurement records and databases.
• Utilize procurement software to optimize processes and reporting.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist for a fully remote role. In this remote-first position, you will drive strategic sourcing, optimize procurement processes, and build strong supplier relationships from your home office.

You will lead cost-saving initiatives across categories, collaborate with stakeholders, and monitor KPIs to ensure value delivery. A strong background in negotiation, analytics, and ERP systems is required.