Remote Strategic Buyer: Global Sourcing Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Professional development programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Strategic Buyer to lead critical sourcing initiatives for key commodities and services. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from any location and to collaborate with a global team.

You will develop and execute strategic sourcing plans, drive cost savings, and ensure supply continuity, leveraging strong negotiation skills and TCO modeling to strengthen profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and market trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven ability to work remotely and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to achieve cost reduction and risk mitigation.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier research, and spend diagnostics.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for complex contracts and favorable terms.
• Manage supplier performance through reviews and development plans.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Finance to align requirements with sourcing strategy.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers globally in line with company standards.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical guidelines.
• Monitor industry trends and potential supply chain disruptions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Analyze procurement data to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

e-procurement tools

TCO modeling

Remote work

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

e-procurement platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Strategic Buyer to lead critical sourcing initiatives for key commodities and services. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from any location and to collaborate with a global team.

You will develop and execute strategic sourcing plans, drive cost savings, and ensure supply continuity, leveraging strong negotiation skills and TCO modeling to strengthen profitability.