Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader — Remote

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive level bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible remote schedule

Leadership development opportunities

Access to procurement tools and tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives in a fully remote framework. This senior role requires expertise in procurement strategies, market analysis and supplier relationship management to drive cost savings and supply chain performance.

You will identify, evaluate and engage with suppliers worldwide, ensuring quality and value while operating autonomously from any location.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM, Business Admin, Finance or related field.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement and category management.
• Proven track record of cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories.
• Lead supplier market analysis, risk evaluations and assessments.
• Drive complex negotiations to secure favorable contracts and pricing.
• Oversee end-to-end category management and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing with business goals.
• Mentor junior procurement team members on best practices.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Financial analysis

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Education

Master's degree in SCM/related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives in a fully remote framework. This senior role requires expertise in procurement strategies, market analysis and supplier relationship management to drive cost savings and supply chain performance.

You will identify, evaluate and engage with suppliers worldwide, ensuring quality and value while operating autonomously from any location.