Senior Procurement Manager - Remote First Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary and performance

Global health and retirement benefits

Remote work allowance

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24, an international e-commerce platform, seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives from a remote South Africa base. You will shape procurement strategy, optimize spend, and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost savings.

You will negotiate with major suppliers, oversee multi-category spend, and drive adoption of analytics and new procurement technologies. A senior leader with 10+ years of experience, MBA or master's, and strong remote team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, and category management in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success in leading global sourcing and managing multi-million rand budgets.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of international supply chains, e-commerce operations, and relevant regulatory environments.
• Proficiency with leading ERP and P2P systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud) and advanced analytical tools.
• A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative global sourcing strategies to support the company's aggressive growth plans.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with major international suppliers to secure optimal terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Manage a portfolio of key supplier relationships, fostering partnerships that drive value, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee spend across multiple categories, conducting thorough analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Establish and refine procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and technology, to align procurement efforts with business objectives.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing remote procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Monitor global market trends and geopolitical factors impacting supply chains, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Drive the adoption of advanced procurement technologies and data analytics to enhance decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Global sourcing

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Remote team leadership

Data analytics

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle Cloud

P2P systems

Advanced analytical tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding international e-commerce platform, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Procurement Manager to lead their global sourcing initiatives. This is a critical, fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa . The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and executing best-in-class procurement strategies, optimizing spend, managing key supplier relationships, and driving significant cost savings across diverse categories. As a remote-first organization, we are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive virtual work environment, empowering our leaders to make a profound impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative global sourcing strategies to support the company's aggressive growth plans.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with major international suppliers to secure optimal terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Manage a portfolio of key supplier relationships, fostering partnerships that drive value, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee spend across multiple categories, conducting thorough analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies.
• Establish and refine procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and technology, to align procurement efforts with business objectives.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing remote procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Monitor global market trends and geopolitical factors impacting supply chains, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Drive the adoption of advanced procurement technologies and data analytics to enhance decision-making.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management, with significant experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success in leading global sourcing strategies and managing multi-million rand budgets.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of international supply chains, e-commerce operations, and relevant regulatory environments.
• Proficiency with leading ERP and P2P systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud) and advanced analytical tools.
• A Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.

Benefits

• An executive-level salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive global health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Generous remote work allowance and professional development budget.
• Unlimited potential for career growth within a rapidly scaling tech company.
• A truly flexible, remote-first work culture that values autonomy and results.
• The opportunity to shape the procurement function of a leading e-commerce player from Sandton and beyond.