Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Annual bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Professional development via online平台

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist to identify, evaluate, and secure value from international suppliers in the mining sector. The role is fully remote and requires strong market research, supplier management, and contract negotiation skills.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in strategic sourcing, exceptional analytical abilities, and a proven track record of delivering cost savings while working independently from a remote location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex sourcing projects and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in spend analysis, market research, and total cost of ownership modeling.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, demonstrating strong self-discipline and proactivity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders.
• Experience in the mining or heavy industry sector is a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and international sourcing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct thorough market intelligence and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead supplier selection processes, including RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) development, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers globally.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews to ensure adherence to contract terms and service levels.
• Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions and best practices.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through diversification, contingency planning, and robust supplier management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, legal) to define requirements and ensure alignment on sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate complex contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics

Master's degree or professional certification

Tools

e-sourcing tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic multinational corporation with significant operations in the mining sector, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This role is critical to identifying, evaluating, and securing the best value from suppliers of raw materials, equipment, and services across various global markets. The successful candidate will operate entirely remotely, leveraging digital tools to conduct market research, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts. This position requires a strategic mindset, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a proven ability to drive significant cost savings and value through sophisticated sourcing initiatives, all while working independently from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct thorough market intelligence and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead supplier selection processes, including RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) development, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers globally.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews to ensure adherence to contract terms and service levels.
• Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions and best practices.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through diversification, contingency planning, and robust supplier management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, legal) to define requirements and ensure alignment on sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate complex contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or relevant professional certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, preferably within large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex sourcing projects and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in spend analysis, market research, and total cost of ownership modeling.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, demonstrating strong self-discipline and proactivity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders.
• Experience in the mining or heavy industry sector is a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and international sourcing practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Completely remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Annual bonus potential based on performance and cost savings achieved.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous contribution to a retirement fund.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through online platforms and virtual conferences.
• Access to cutting‑edge sourcing technologies and resources.