Remote Sourcing — Drive Savings & Supplier Excellence

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work options

Health insurance

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the procurement team in Paarl, South Africa. You will develop category strategies, conduct market research, and lead RFx processes to unlock value.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and work with internal stakeholders to meet business needs while delivering significant cost savings and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings.
• Degree in SCM, Business, or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier research, and benchmarking.
• Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and bid analysis.
• Negotiate contracts and SLAs with key suppliers.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal units to ensure sourcing solutions meet requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Market research

Financial analysis

Education

Relevant degree in SCM/Business/Economics

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the procurement team in Paarl, South Africa. You will develop category strategies, conduct market research, and lead RFx processes to unlock value.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and work with internal stakeholders to meet business needs while delivering significant cost savings and risk mitigation.