Remote Strategic Sourcing Lead: Capital Equipment

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager focused on capital goods for a remote-first role in South Africa. You will lead end-to-end sourcing for capital equipment, manage complex supplier negotiations, and collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Finance to meet project goals.

With 8+ years in strategic sourcing, you will shape procurement strategies, optimize total cost of ownership, and build strong supplier ecosystems across major projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM or related field.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement focused on capital goods.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital expenditure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for capital equipment and construction materials.
• Lead high-value negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing lifecycle from needs assessment to contract award.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Finance teams on requirements.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships for reliability and innovation.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and analyze total cost of ownership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Prepare reports on sourcing activities, market trends, and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiations

Contract law

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business Admin

Tools

ERP software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager focused on capital goods for a remote-first role in South Africa. You will lead end-to-end sourcing for capital equipment, manage complex supplier negotiations, and collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Finance to meet project goals.

With 8+ years in strategic sourcing, you will shape procurement strategies, optimize total cost of ownership, and build strong supplier ecosystems across major projects nationwide.