Senior Buyer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Buyer to join a remote-first procurement team in South Africa. You will lead strategic sourcing, manage key supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across high-value categories.

Responsibilities include negotiating complex contracts, ensuring supply reliability, mentoring teammates, and optimizing spend for financial health. This role offers maximum flexibility with remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in purchasing, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Proven track record managing multi-million rand procurement projects.
• Expertise in contract law, risk management, and supplier performance management.
• Excellent remote communication and influencing skills, across locations.
• Proficiency in advanced procurement software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for high-value categories of goods and services.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Negotiate complex contracts and terms with key suppliers to achieve optimal cost and service levels.
• Manage and develop strategic relationships with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience and innovation.
• Oversee the procurement process for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Mentor junior members of the procurement team and share expertise on sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Remote communication

Tools

Procurement software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Buyer to join their remote-first procurement team. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa, focusing on strategic sourcing and complex negotiations. You will be responsible for managing key supplier relationships, driving significant cost savings, and ensuring the reliable supply of critical goods and services. This role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of market dynamics, advanced negotiation skills, and the ability to manage large-scale procurement projects autonomously. You will play a vital role in optimizing the company's spend and contributing to its overall financial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for high-value categories of goods and services.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Negotiate complex contracts and terms with key suppliers to achieve optimal cost and service levels.
• Manage and develop strategic relationships with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience and innovation.
• Oversee the procurement process for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Mentor junior members of the procurement team and share expertise on sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in purchasing, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-million rand procurement projects.
• Expertise in contract law, risk management, and supplier performance management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in advanced procurement software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent remote communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively across different locations.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement contributions.
• Full remote working arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in procurement leadership.
• Direct impact on company profitability through strategic purchasing decisions.