Strategic Indirect Services Buyer | SLA & Negotiation Lead

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Buyer - Indirect Services for our client in Benoni, Gauteng. You will lead sourcing strategies for IT services, professional services, facilities management, logistics and travel, and manage key supplier relationships.

The role focuses on negotiating SLAs, optimizing spend, and delivering value through indirect procurement projects, with strong stakeholder engagement and a track record in complex contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement with indirect services focus.
• Proven track record in negotiating and managing complex service contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, SLAs and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect service categories.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify vendors.
• Lead negotiations with service providers for favorable pricing and SLAs.
• Manage end-to-end procurement for indirect services.
• Develop SLAs and KPIs for critical contracts.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders for procurement alignment.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues proactively.
• Identify cost savings and process improvements in indirect spend.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical guidelines.
• Prepare reports on sourcing activities, savings and performance.
• Manage contract renewals and support legal in disputes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Buyer - Indirect Services for our client in Benoni, Gauteng. You will lead sourcing strategies for IT services, professional services, facilities management, logistics and travel, and manage key supplier relationships.

The role focuses on negotiating SLAs, optimizing spend, and delivering value through indirect procurement projects, with strong stakeholder engagement and a track record in complex contracts.