Strategic Direct Materials Procurement Lead (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Career growth

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist focused on direct materials to join a remote team supporting operations in Sandton. You will source, negotiate, and procure raw materials while ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, and timely delivery.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent negotiation skills, and experience with commodity markets. You will collaborate with production, R&D, and logistics to align procurement with forecasts and strategic sourcing

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Specialist or Buyer focused on direct materials.
• Strong negotiation and supplier contract management skills.
• Knowledge of commodity markets and supplier risk.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials and components with quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct material categories.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular reviews.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and logistics to align procurement with forecasts.
• Analyze market trends, prices, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

ERP systems

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelors in SCM

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist focused on direct materials to join a remote team supporting operations in Sandton. You will source, negotiate, and procure raw materials while ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, and timely delivery.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent negotiation skills, and experience with commodity markets. You will collaborate with production, R&D, and logistics to align procurement with forecasts and strategic sourcing