Remote Sourcing Lead — Consumer Goods (SA)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Online courses & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for a fast-growing e-commerce platform. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage supplier performance from a remote work setup within South Africa.

This role emphasizes autonomy, strategic market research, and collaboration with merchandising and logistics to optimize costs and quality across consumer products. Candidates should bring 5+ years in sourcing, a degree in SCM or related field, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 5 years in sourcing, procurement, or category management, focusing on consumer goods.
• Proven track record of supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce operations and supply chain dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and remote-work skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, vet, and onboard new suppliers for a wide array of consumer products.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve optimal cost and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of key suppliers.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process from request to order fulfillment.
• Collaborate with merchandising, logistics, and marketing to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports on sourcing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Stay informed about global sourcing best practices and e-commerce trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Remote work adaptability

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Tools

Sourcing software

E-commerce platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for a fast-growing e-commerce platform. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage supplier performance from a remote work setup within South Africa.

This role emphasizes autonomy, strategic market research, and collaboration with merchandising and logistics to optimize costs and quality across consumer products. Candidates should bring 5+ years in sourcing, a degree in SCM or related field, and a proven