Senior Purchasing Strategist - Remote & Impactful

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development and training

Retirement savings plan with company 6

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Purchasing Specialist for a fully remote role serving a national client base in South Africa. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier relationships to deliver value across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement, a relevant degree, and proven cost-saving achievements. Strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• Proven negotiation and contract management with cost-saving achievements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Remote collaboration and stakeholder management skills for a distributed team.
• Certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Conduct market research on industry trends and disruptions.
• Oversee procurement processes from requisition to payment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet procurement needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.
• Utilize procurement software to streamline processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Business/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Purchasing Specialist for a fully remote role serving a national client base in South Africa. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier relationships to deliver value across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement, a relevant degree, and proven cost-saving achievements. Strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and remote collaboration skills are essential.