Remote Sourcing Leader: Strategic Negotiations & Impact

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

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Fully remote work

Global health benefits

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for global operations, with a focus on Stellenbosch. The role demands autonomous leadership, sophisticated strategy development, and strong supplier relationship management in a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in negotiations, analytics, and ERP/e-procurement tools, plus a Master's in a related field.

Qualifications

Significant experience in strategic sourcing and procurement leadership.
Proven remote work history and ability to lead across geographies.
Strong negotiation, analytics, and supplier performance evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for key spend categories, supporting multiple hubs including Stellenbosch.
Lead complex negotiations with major suppliers, securing favorable terms and SLAs.
Foster cross-functional relationships across departments and geographies.
Conduct market analyses, risk assessments, and supplier performance reviews.
Drive continuous improvement and best-practice adoption in procurement.