Remote Strategic Procurement Leader – Global Sourcing

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus opportunities

Health, wellness & retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to lead our global procurement efforts on a fully remote basis, supporting operations near Soweto. This leadership role focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies that optimize costs, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure a resilient supply chain.

You will manage a virtual team, oversee major sourcing initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes using digital tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of procurement experience, including at least 3 in a management role, remote preferred.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, global contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Advanced proficiency with procurement software, data analytics tools, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Lead a remote procurement team and foster high performance.
• Negotiate and manage large-scale, complex supplier contracts.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to mitigate risks.
• Build relationships with internal units and external stakeholders via virtual channels.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Global contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Remote leadership

Data analytics

ERP systems

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

Data analytics tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to lead our global procurement efforts on a fully remote basis, supporting operations near Soweto. This leadership role focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies that optimize costs, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure a resilient supply chain.

You will manage a virtual team, oversee major sourcing initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes using digital tools.