Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Continuous learning and development

Work with a global team

Cutting-edge procurement tools

Supportive remote work culture

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead indirect spend initiatives from a home office across South Africa. You will craft sourcing strategies, run market analyses, and drive savings while managing supplier performance and risk in a fully remote setup.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with e-sourcing tools and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing, category management or procurement (indirect spend preferred).
• Proven track record of leading complex sourcing projects and cost savings.
• Expertise in negotiation, contract management and supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency with e-sourcing tools and ERP systems.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities remotely.
• Strategic thinker with proactive, results-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for indirect spend categories like IT, marketing, facilities, services.
• Perform market intelligence and spend analysis to uncover opportunities.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs and e-auctions for sourcing events.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve best terms and value.
• Manage key supplier relationships and monitor performance against SLAs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business goals.
• Identify cost-reduction, process-improvement and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Develop strong internal partnerships and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor market trends, best practices, and new procurement technologies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Remote collaboration

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Education

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

Tools

e-sourcing tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding global organization, is seeking a highly skilled Remote Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their fully remote procurement team. This position offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to work from any location within South Africa. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies for indirect categories, focusing on driving significant cost savings, improving supplier performance, and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, exceptional negotiation expertise, and a thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies. Working from your home office, you will collaborate virtually with diverse stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs and deliver value through expert sourcing solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated procurement professional to make a substantial impact in a forward-thinking company that champions remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for various indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, marketing, facilities, professional services).


• Conduct thorough market intelligence and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities.


• Lead complex sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, and e-auctions.


• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to achieve best-in-class terms and value.


• Manage key supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and ensuring performance against SLAs.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and ensure sourcing strategies align with business objectives.


• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and risk mitigation within the supply base.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal business partners.


• Monitor market trends, best practices, and new technologies relevant to strategic sourcing.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and all relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, preferably with a focus on indirect spend.


• Proven track record of successfully leading complex sourcing projects and achieving significant cost savings.


• Expertise in negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.


• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.


• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools and ERP systems.


• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.


• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented approach.


• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with a dedicated home office setup.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexibility in working hours.


• Competitive salary and bonus structure.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.


• Work with a global team and contribute to international sourcing initiatives.


• Cutting-edge procurement tools and technologies.


• A supportive and inclusive remote work culture.


• Health and wellness benefits.