Remote Sourcing Pro: Drive Savings & Supplier Excellence

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Specialist to join a fully remote procurement team. You will identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive cost efficiencies from a remote setting to support the company’s goods and services.

You will conduct market research, run RFPs/RFQs, manage supplier relationships, analyze spend data, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years in sourcing, procurement, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts and achieving cost reductions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify suppliers and assess capabilities and financial stability.
• Develop and execute RFPs, RFQs, and other sourcing documents.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
• Manage supplier relationships with regular performance reviews and collaboration.
• Analyze spend data and market intelligence to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, ethics, and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives.
• Maintain accurate supplier databases and procurement records.
• Prepare reports on sourcing activities, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and best practices in sourcing and procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Specialist to join a fully remote procurement team. You will identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive cost efficiencies from a remote setting to support the company’s goods and services.

You will conduct market research, run RFPs/RFQs, manage supplier relationships, analyze spend data, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.