Remote Sourcing Manager: Strategy & Savings

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, retirement benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives in a fully remote framework. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and engaging suppliers to secure optimal terms and deliver cost efficiencies across goods and services.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, conducting due diligence, managing negotiations, and fostering supplier collaboration to ensure resilient supply chains in a globally connected business environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing impactful sourcing strategies and achieving significant cost savings.
• Expertise in negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in market research and spend analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly in remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for key spend categories.
• Conduct thorough supplier assessments, including due diligence and capability evaluations.
• Lead complex negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, and high service levels.
• Manage and nurture strategic supplier relationships to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business objectives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

Spend analysis tools

Contract management systems

Market research tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives in a fully remote framework. The role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and engaging suppliers to secure optimal terms and deliver cost efficiencies across goods and services.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, conducting due diligence, managing negotiations, and fostering supplier collaboration to ensure resilient supply chains in a globally connected business environment.