Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader - Cost Savings

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 1.958.000 - 2.936.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive-level salary and bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Fully remote work setup with flexible/

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24, on behalf of a client, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a fully remote role. You will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across complex spend categories, driving significant cost savings and aligning with business goals.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in a related field, 8+ years in strategic sourcing, and a proven record of leading sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier risk management using modern procurement

Formación

• Master's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proven track record in leading major sourcing initiatives and achieving cost savings.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories to drive competitive advantage.
• Lead complex sourcing events including RFx, negotiation, and contract finalization.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage relationships with critical suppliers to drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business requirements.
• Monitor category performance and implement cost-saving initiatives against targets.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Risk mitigation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Educación

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Herramientas

Procurement technologies

Descripción del empleo

Placements24, on behalf of a client, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a fully remote role. You will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across complex spend categories, driving significant cost savings and aligning with business goals.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in a related field, 8+ years in strategic sourcing, and a proven record of leading sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier risk management using modern procurement