Remote Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Placements24; Randfontein; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost savings. The role is fully remote, enabling management of a national team and cross-functional collaboration across the business.

You will analyze markets, negotiate favorable terms, and develop supplier scorecards while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards. This position emphasizes data-driven decision making and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Proven success leading complex sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Strong analytical ability to translate data into insights.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and risk management.
• Experience with procurement software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote workload.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related field.
• Experience with international sourcing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic sourcing process for key categories of goods and services.
• Conduct market analysis to identify suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement negotiation strategies for best terms and pricing.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement needs.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance scorecards.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze spending and identify opportunities for consolidation and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed reports on procurement activities and savings.
• Drive continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic sourcing

Remote work management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost savings. The role is fully remote, enabling management of a national team and cross-functional collaboration across the business.

You will analyze markets, negotiate favorable terms, and develop supplier scorecards while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards. This position emphasizes data-driven decision making and strategic thinking.