Senior Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybride; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonuses

Remote-first environment

Career development opportunities

Flexible work from home

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead remote strategic sourcing across global suppliers. You will shape category strategies, drive cost reductions, and strengthen supplier performance.

This fully remote role emphasizes analytics, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage key supplier relationships, assess market dynamics, and report on savings while ensuring ethical sourcing and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, BBA, Finance or related field.
• At least 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.
• Proven success in negotiations and supplier contracts.
• Strong data analysis and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP/procurement software.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement category strategies to cut costs.
• Conduct market analysis to identify suppliers.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and compliance.
• Identify supply risks and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement with goals.
• Monitor trends and drive sourcing process improvements.
• Ensure ethical sourcing and policy adherence.
• Prepare reports on savings and supplier performance.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance

Outils

ERP systems

Procurement software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join their remote team. This role is critical in developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that drive significant cost savings and enhance supply chain efficiency for the organization. As a fully remote position, you will leverage your expertise to identify, evaluate, and engage with suppliers globally, ensuring the best value and quality. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mind, exceptional negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of procurement best practices. You will be responsible for managing key supplier relationships, conducting market analysis, and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the procurement function. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a substantial impact on our client's success from a remote-first environment, working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for key spend areas to achieve cost reductions and optimize supplier performance.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess competitive landscapes.
• Lead complex negotiations for contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers.
• Manage and nurture strategic relationships with critical suppliers, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, developing contingency plans where necessary.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement aligns with business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in sourcing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within sourcing processes and supplier management.
• Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing standards and company policies.
• Prepare detailed reports on sourcing activities, savings achieved, and supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex negotiations and managing supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a broad range of responsibilities in a fully remote setting.
• Strategic thinking and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, potential for performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• Enjoy the ultimate flexibility and autonomy of working from home while contributing to impactful strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Our client is committed to fostering professional growth and provides ample opportunities for career advancement.
• You will be part of a collaborative and innovative team, utilizing cutting-edge tools and resources to achieve organizational goals.