Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level bonus

Equity options

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager for a fully remote role in South Africa. The role focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing plans, building supplier relationships, and mitigating supply chain risks across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in strategic sourcing, deep negotiation expertise, and proficiency with e-sourcing tools and ERP systems. CPSM or CIPS certifications are a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data modeling and TCO analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end strategic sourcing strategies for key indirect and direct spend categories.
• Lead complex negotiations with major suppliers, securing favorable terms, pricing, and SLAs.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and R&D to align sourcing with business needs.
• Oversee supplier selection and onboarding, ensuring due diligence and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analytics and best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analytics

Education

Master's degree (Business Admin/Supply Chain/Finance)

Tools

E-sourcing tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager for a fully remote role in South Africa. The role focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing plans, building supplier relationships, and mitigating supply chain risks across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in strategic sourcing, deep negotiation expertise, and proficiency with e-sourcing tools and ERP systems. CPSM or CIPS certifications are a strong advantage.