Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Performance bonuses

Long-term incentives

Private medical and dental

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the executive procurement team in a fully remote role. You will shape and execute global sourcing strategies, manage key supplier relationships, and drive cost savings while supporting Bloemfontein operations.

The role requires 10+ years in strategic sourcing, a master’s degree, and exceptional negotiation, leadership, and remote collaboration skills. Extensive global exposure and value creation are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in SCM/Business/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement with senior leadership experience.
• Proven global sourcing leadership with large spend categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect/direct spend globally.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier landscape, cost modeling, TCO evaluation.
• Lead negotiations with major global suppliers for favorable terms.
• Implement SRM programs to drive collaboration and ROI.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks with proactive planning.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align sourcing with business goals.
• Manage a virtual team of sourcing professionals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Spend analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their executive procurement team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to shape and execute global sourcing strategies without geographical constraints. You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing key supplier relationships across various spend categories, driving significant cost savings and value creation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of complex sourcing methodologies, market intelligence, and risk mitigation. This role is crucial for optimizing our client's global supply chain and ensuring competitive advantage. While based virtually, the role supports initiatives relevant to our Bloemfontein, Free State operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive strategic sourcing initiatives for key indirect and direct spend categories globally.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, including supplier landscape assessment, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluation.
• Lead complex negotiations with major global suppliers, securing optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Develop and implement robust supplier relationship management (SRM) programs to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and diversification strategies.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
• Manage and mentor a virtual team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and effective execution of supplier agreements.
• Drive innovation within the supply base and identify opportunities for strategic partnerships.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations to executive leadership on sourcing strategy performance and key initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, with a significant portion in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience in leading complex, global sourcing projects and managing large spend categories.
• Expertise in negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in advanced sourcing tools, spend analytics, and financial modeling.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to drive significant cost savings and value creation.
• Experience working in a remote-first or distributed team environment is mandatory.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into actionable sourcing plans.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are highly desirable.

Benefits

This role offers an executive-level compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, substantial performance-based bonuses, and long-term incentives. Comprehensive benefits include private medical and dental coverage, an attractive retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off. As a fully remote position, it provides ultimate flexibility. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, offering extensive professional growth opportunities and career advancement. You will join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and employee well-being.

• highly competitive base salary
• substantial performance-based bonuses
• long-term incentives
• private medical and dental coverage
• attractive retirement savings plan
• generous paid time off