Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 2,490,000 - 3,817,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High compensation

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Executive coaching

Leadership development

International conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager for a fully remote role. You will spearhead sourcing strategies, manage global supplier relationships, and drive significant cost savings while ensuring supply chain resilience in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in strategic sourcing or supply chain leadership, MBA or related degree, and strong negotiation and analytical skills to lead cross-functional teams across the globe.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 8–10 years in strategic sourcing or supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven cost savings and achievements in complex programs.
• Expertise in contracts, negotiation, and risk management.
• Strong relationships with senior stakeholders and global suppliers.
• Experience with advanced procurement tech and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with objectives.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects from strategy to contract execution.
• Perform market analyses, supplier assessments, and TCO evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs with global suppliers.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to foster innovation and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Monitor economic/geopolitical trends impacting supply chains.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and sustainability standards.
• Mentor junior procurement team members.
• Present strategies and business cases to leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Sourcing strategy

Global supplier mgmt

English fluency

Education

MBA or related field

Tools

e-sourcing platforms

Procurement analytics tools

Contracts management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager for a fully remote role. You will spearhead sourcing strategies, manage global supplier relationships, and drive significant cost savings while ensuring supply chain resilience in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in strategic sourcing or supply chain leadership, MBA or related degree, and strong negotiation and analytical skills to lead cross-functional teams across the globe.