Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical and strategic Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive cost savings and bolster supply chain resilience from a distance. You will lead market analysis, category strategy, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership.

In this remote role, you will negotiate complex contracts, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals, delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
• Proven success in developing and executing complex sourcing strategies that yield significant cost savings.
• Expertise in market analysis, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and category analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories, focusing on total cost of ownership.
• Lead cross-functional teams in sourcing projects, including RFI/RFP development and supplier selection.
• Negotiate complex contracts and master service agreements with key suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and business needs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Market analysis

Contract negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Risk management

Sourcing analytics tools

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Sourcing software

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly analytical and strategic Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive significant cost savings and improve supply chain resilience from a distance. In this critical, fully remote position, you will analyze spending patterns, identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and optimization, and lead complex sourcing initiatives. Your expertise in market analysis and category management will be essential to developing long-term sourcing strategies that support our business objectives. This role is perfect for an experienced professional seeking a challenging and impactful remote opportunity where they can leverage their strategic thinking and negotiation skills to shape the future of our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and category analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories, focusing on total cost of ownership.
• Lead cross-functional teams in sourcing projects, including RFI/RFP development and supplier selection.
• Negotiate complex contracts and master service agreements with key suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and business needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing complex sourcing strategies that yield significant cost savings.
• Expertise in market analysis , supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in sourcing software and analytics tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend and home office setup allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A results-oriented, collaborative remote work culture.