Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Professional growth

Collaborative team

Cost savings impact

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a skilled Sourcing Specialist to join the procurement team. This fully remote role involves identifying suppliers, conducting market research, and supporting contract negotiations to secure best value, while aligning with the remote-first culture.

You will build vendor relationships, analyze proposals, and assist in RFx processes, with at least 3 years' experience in sourcing or procurement. A business-related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new suppliers through market research and due diligence.
• Develop and maintain a database of potential and existing suppliers.
• Support senior procurement staff in RFP and RFQ processes.
• Analyze supplier proposals and provide recommendations based on cost, quality and delivery.
• Assist in the negotiation of pricing, terms and conditions with selected suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Market research

Vendor relationship

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Sourcing Specialist to join their procurement team. This position is fully remote, offering the convenience of working from home while contributing to the strategic sourcing efforts for operations that may include areas like Paarl . You will be responsible for identifying potential suppliers, conducting market research, and supporting the negotiation of contracts to ensure the best value for the company. This role requires a proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, all within a remote-first culture that emphasizes collaboration and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new suppliers through market research and due diligence.
• Develop and maintain a database of potential and existing suppliers.
• Support senior procurement staff in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.
• Analyze supplier proposals and provide recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Assist in the negotiation of pricing, terms, and conditions with selected suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough market research and supplier analysis.
• Experience with sourcing tools and methodologies is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote work environment.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in sourcing.
• Collaborative virtual team environment and supportive management.
• Contribution to significant cost savings and strategic supply chain initiatives.