Remote Strategic Procurement Specialist

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health/dental/vision insurance

Professional development

Collaborative virtual environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to join our operations from a home office. You will drive strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier collaboration in a fully remote setup.

This role rewards analytical thinking, bold negotiation, and precise process execution. You will work with multiple departments to optimize costs, manage supplier performance, and ensure timely delivery across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Proven experience in sourcing, negotiation and contract management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with procurement software.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and SLAs with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process from requisition to payment.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to foster collaboration.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Assist in developing procurement strategies and best practices.

Skills

Market research

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to join our operations from a home office. You will drive strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier collaboration in a fully remote setup.

This role rewards analytical thinking, bold negotiation, and precise process execution. You will work with multiple departments to optimize costs, manage supplier performance, and ensure timely delivery across the organization.