Senior Sourcing Specialist (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join the procurement function in a fully remote role. You will drive strategic sourcing across key categories, lead complex supplier negotiations, and manage long-term supplier relationships to maximize value and drive cost savings.

You will oversee contract development and compliance, analyze supplier performance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand evolving business requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts and achieving significant cost savings.
• Expertise in market analysis, supplier evaluation, and risk management.
• Excellent remote communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools and P2P systems, plus advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for key categories of spend, including market analysis and supplier identification.
• Conduct complex negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Develop and manage long-term supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and performance improvement.
• Oversee contract development, implementation, and compliance monitoring.
• Analyze supplier performance data and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand evolving business requirements and sourcing needs.
• Identify and implement best practices in sourcing and supply chain management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost savings

Negotiations

Market analysis

Supplier management

Remote communication

P2P systems

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

e-sourcing tools

P2P systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to join their procurement function on a fully remote basis. This key role will focus on identifying, evaluating, and developing strategic supplier relationships to ensure the best value and quality of goods and services. You will be responsible for complex negotiations, contract management, and driving continuous improvement within the supply chain. This position requires a proactive individual with a proven ability to manage sourcing projects independently and contribute to significant cost savings, operating effectively within a remote, collaborative framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for key categories of spend, including market analysis and supplier identification.
• Conduct complex negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Develop and manage long-term supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and performance improvement.
• Oversee contract development, implementation, and compliance monitoring.
• Analyze supplier performance data and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand evolving business requirements and sourcing needs.
• Identify and implement best practices in sourcing and supply chain management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex contracts and achieving significant cost savings.
• Expertise in market analysis, supplier evaluation, and risk management.
• Excellent remote communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools, P2P systems, and advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work opportunity with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for advancement.
• A dynamic and results-oriented remote work culture.