Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader for Cost Excellence

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus structure

Fully remote position

Health, dental & vision insurance

Generous leave & development budget

Access to procurement technology

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement initiatives in a fully remote setting. The role focuses on developing category strategies, managing complex supplier relationships, and driving significant cost savings while mitigating supply chain risks.

You will work autonomously within a supportive, tech-forward organization, collaborating with senior stakeholders and leveraging data analytics to improve performance and resilience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement leadership.
• Proven cost savings from large-scale sourcing projects.
• Experience with contract negotiation and supplier risk assessment.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and data analysis skills.
• Outstanding leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for key spend areas.
• Lead complex sourcing events including RFPs, RFQs and negotiations.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and tech to gain advantages.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Set and monitor KPIs for supplier performance and contract compliance.
• Drive continuous procurement improvements using data analytics.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Risk assessment

Data analysis & financial modeling

Leadership & communication

Education

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

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement initiatives in a fully remote setting. The role focuses on developing category strategies, managing complex supplier relationships, and driving significant cost savings while mitigating supply chain risks.

You will work autonomously within a supportive, tech-forward organization, collaborating with senior stakeholders and leveraging data analytics to improve performance and resilience.