Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader with Global Impact

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Career growth

Global exposure

Cutting-edge procurement tech

Health benefits

Résumé du poste

Placements24 places a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a prominent international conglomerate in a fully remote role. The candidate will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and robust supply chain management from a home office.

The role requires 10+ years in strategic sourcing, mastery of advanced negotiation, and leadership across geographies. A Master’s in SCM or MBA is highly desirable. Global collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement/category management with leadership.
• Proven record of developing/executing complex global sourcing strategies with cost savings.
• Expertise in advanced negotiation techniques, contract law and SRM.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data, reports and metrics.
• Remote leadership experience and ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Develop long-term strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify risks/opportunities.
• Lead high-value negotiations with global suppliers for optimal pricing/terms.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and TCO reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, R&D to align sourcing with business goals.
• Develop category strategies including supplier selection, contracting and performance monitoring.
• Ensure ethical sourcing, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead sourcing projects from initiation to completion with timelines.
• Mentor junior procurement team members and share best practices.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Data analysis

Formation

Master's degree in SCM or MBA

Outils

ERP systems

e-sourcing tools

Description du poste

Placements24 places a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a prominent international conglomerate in a fully remote role. The candidate will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and robust supply chain management from a home office.

The role requires 10+ years in strategic sourcing, mastery of advanced negotiation, and leadership across geographies. A Master’s in SCM or MBA is highly desirable. Global collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.