Remote Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Spend & Negotiations

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global health benefits

Generous PTO and flexible hours

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture and collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead indirect spend sourcing in a remote-first procurement team. You will shape sourcing strategies for technology, marketing, professional services, and facilities management with a focus on cost savings and supplier risk management.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiations, and stakeholder relationship skills, preferably with hospitality industry exposure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management focusing on indirect spend.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings through complex sourcing strategies.
• Experience leading high-value negotiations and contracts.
• Strong analytical skills for market data and financial analysis.
• Experience with SAP Ariba or Coupa.
• Excellent communication and leadership in a remote setting.
• Hospitality or service industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend to optimize value, cost, and performance.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier research, and category assessments to identify opportunities for competitive advantage.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and e-auctions from initiation to contract award.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and SLAs with global and local suppliers.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal partners to align procurement with business goals.
• Monitor market trends and supplier innovations affecting spend.
• Ensure compliance with policies and sustainability goals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead indirect spend sourcing in a remote-first procurement team. You will shape sourcing strategies for technology, marketing, professional services, and facilities management with a focus on cost savings and supplier risk management.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiations, and stakeholder relationship skills, preferably with hospitality industry exposure.