Senior Sourcing & Procurement Strategy Lead

Anonymous; Durban; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Professional development budget

Global strategy influence

Job summary

Anonymous is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to lead their procurement efforts on a fully remote basis, supporting operations near East London and Mahikeng. This leadership role focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies, managing a remote team, and driving supply chain excellence.

You will oversee strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency across the organization while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM, Business Administration or related field.
• 7+ years in procurement or supply chain, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams and manage complex procurement projects.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical, financial acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and virtual collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of procurement professionals.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including sourcing, vendor selection and negotiation.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers ensuring performance and compliance.
• Monitor market trends and geopolitical factors impacting supply chains.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Procurement strategy

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Virtual collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree in SCM or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to lead their procurement efforts on a fully remote basis, supporting operations near East London. This leadership role involves developing and executing procurement strategies, managing a remote team, and overseeing all aspects of supply chain management to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Procurement Manager to lead their procurement function from afar, supporting operations based near Mahikeng, North West. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive procurement strategies, managing a remote team, and overseeing all aspects of supply chain management to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching procurement strategies that align with business objectives.
• Manage and mentor a remote team of procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including strategic sourcing, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Analyze spend data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement best practices in supply chain management.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance and performance standards.
• Monitor market trends and geopolitical factors that may impact supply chain operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams and manage complex procurement projects successfully.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical, financial acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in virtual collaboration tools.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Premium health, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development and conferences.
• Opportunity to significantly influence global procurement strategy.