Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader – Packaging Innovation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager focused on packaging materials to lead remote, SA-based procurement efforts. You will develop long-term sourcing strategies for packaging categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings while ensuring sustainability and compliance.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing and operations, analyze market trends, and mentor cross-functional teams in a virtual setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Admin, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing and procurement; 4+ years in packaging.
• Proven track record developing and executing sourcing strategies in packaging.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and remote collaboration abilities.
• Experience with e-sourcing tools, ERP systems, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.
• Commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing principles.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement long-term strategic sourcing plans for all packaging categories (e.g., corrugated, flexible, rigid plastics, labels).
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements for packaging spend.
• Manage key supplier relationships, fostering partnerships that drive innovation, quality, and sustainability.
• Conduct thorough supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, and operations teams to understand future packaging needs and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and sustainability goals.
• Monitor global packaging market trends, raw material costs, and supply chain disruptions.
• Develop and maintain a robust supplier diversity program for packaging materials.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on category performance, savings achieved, and strategic initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel modeling

E-sourcing tools

ERP systems

Cross-functional leadership

Sustainability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Business / Engineering / related field

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

None

Jobbeschreibung

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager focused on packaging materials to lead remote, SA-based procurement efforts. You will develop long-term sourcing strategies for packaging categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings while ensuring sustainability and compliance.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing and operations, analyze market trends, and mentor cross-functional teams in a virtual setting.