Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Buyer to lead strategic sourcing from anywhere in South Africa. This role focuses on developing cost-effective procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure the continuous supply of critical goods and services.

You will analyze market trends, negotiate favorable terms, and collaborate with distributed teams to deliver procurement solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience focused on strategic sourcing.
• Proven success in leading high-impact sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Ability to manage procurement activities in a remote environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers meeting quality and ethics.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations for favorable terms.
• Manage supplier performance through reviews and continuous improvement.
• Analyze market trends and pricing to inform Procurement strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Buyer to lead strategic sourcing from anywhere in South Africa. This role focuses on developing cost-effective procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure the continuous supply of critical goods and services.

You will analyze market trends, negotiate favorable terms, and collaborate with distributed teams to deliver procurement solutions.