Strategic Global Procurement Leader - Remote

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level remote salary and coml

Premium health, dental, and vision

Generous retirement savings plan with

Significant paid time off and flexible

Annual budget for professional dev and

Stock options package for eligible

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Procurement Manager to lead global purchasing operations. This strategic role oversees sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimization across multiple spend categories in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in a related field and 8+ years in procurement, including at least 3 years in management, with proven success in leading remote teams and achieving significant cost savings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years in procurement and supply chain, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with strategic sourcing and category management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a global procurement team in a remote setting.
• Oversee sourcing, negotiation and contracting of goods and services to optimize cost and quality.
• Implement and manage SRM programs for supplier relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and KPIs.
• Analyze market trends, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies, ethics and regulations.
• Collaborate with leaders across functions to meet business needs.
• Manage procurement budget and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote team management

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Procurement Manager to lead global purchasing operations. This strategic role oversees sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimization across multiple spend categories in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in a related field and 8+ years in procurement, including at least 3 years in management, with proven success in leading remote teams and achieving significant cost savings.