Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical and results-driven Sourcing Specialist to join a fully remote procurement team. You will identify new suppliers, optimize sourcing strategies, and secure high-quality goods at competitive prices while engaging global and local markets.

This role requires proactive engagement and strong negotiation skills to drive value for the organization. The position emphasizes remote collaboration with stakeholders and will contribute to growth objectives through

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sourcing or strategic procurement role.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough market analysis and supplier due diligence.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various categories.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings and better terms.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, RFPs, and RFQs; make strategic recommendations.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure performance meets obligations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.

Skills

Market analysis

Supplier due diligence

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Remote stakeholder engagement

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an analytical and results-driven Sourcing Specialist to join their fully remote procurement department. This role is essential for identifying and engaging with new suppliers, optimizing sourcing strategies, and ensuring the acquisition of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices. Working remotely, you will leverage market intelligence and negotiation expertise to drive significant value for the organization. This is a critical position that requires a proactive approach and a deep understanding of global and local supply markets to support the company's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential new suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for various categories of spend.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings, improved terms, and quality standards.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, RFPs, and RFQs, making recommendations based on strategic alignment.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets or exceeds contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a sourcing or strategic procurement role.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough market analysis and supplier due diligence.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Fully remote work setup, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• A dynamic and inclusive virtual work culture.