Remote Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 988,000 - 1,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Remote work

Global suppliers network

Sourcing technologies

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Sourcing Specialist to join their global procurement team. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from any location while driving value through strategic sourcing initiatives.

You will identify, evaluate, and engage with new suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure procurement meets quality and cost criteria. The role requires deep knowledge of global markets and sourcing best practices, all managed remotely.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and category management.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers globally.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various categories.
• Lead negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, reliability, and sustainability compliance.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing from RFI/RFP to contract finalization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing needs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytics

Global market understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Sourcing software

Digital procurement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Remote Sourcing Specialist to join their global procurement team. This is a fully remote position, offering the ideal candidate the flexibility to work from their preferred location while driving significant value through strategic sourcing initiatives. You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and engaging with new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the procurement of goods and services meet stringent quality and cost-effectiveness criteria. This role is critical for optimizing the supply chain and requires a deep understanding of global markets and sourcing best practices, all managed remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers globally.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for various categories of goods and services.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, reliability, and compliance with ethical and sustainability standards.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from RFI/RFP development to contract finalization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their sourcing needs and ensure alignment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and category management.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and market dynamics.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in sourcing software and digital procurement tools is essential.
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

• An attractive salary with potential for bonuses based on performance.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance and flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of international suppliers and stakeholders.
• Access to cutting-edge sourcing technologies and platforms.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.