Strategic Procurement Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 1.990.000 - 2.985.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive salary

Bonus potential

Remote work

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Strategic Procurement Lead to drive sourcing, negotiate major supplier agreements, and build resilient supply chains in a fully remote capacity.

The role emphasizes long-term partnerships, cost reductions across spend categories, and strategic direction setting to enable sustainable business growth within a distributed team.

Formación

• Master's degree in SCM, MBA, or related field.
• 10+ years in strategic procurement, sourcing and category management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for key business areas, aligning with overall company objectives.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with major suppliers, securing optimal terms, pricing, and SLAs.
• Conduct thorough category management and spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and critical external suppliers.
• Oversee the implementation of procurement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement team members, fostering professional growth and performance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytics

Educación

Master's degree in SCM / MBA or related field

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Strategic Procurement Lead to spearhead their purchasing efforts in a fully remote capacity. This leadership role demands a visionary approach to sourcing, with a strong focus on developing long-term supplier partnerships and driving significant cost reductions across major spend categories. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of procurement, managing complex negotiations, and ensuring supply chain resilience. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-impact professional to shape procurement practices and contribute to sustainable business growth from anywhere, fostering a culture of strategic thinking and operational excellence in a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for key business areas, aligning with overall company objectives.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with major suppliers, securing optimal terms, pricing, and service level agreements.
• Conduct thorough category management and spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and critical external suppliers.
• Oversee the implementation of procurement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement team members, fostering professional growth and performance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of extensive experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, and category management.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex global sourcing initiatives and delivering substantial cost savings.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams in a remote or distributed environment.
• Deep understanding of contract law and risk management principles.

Benefits

• An executive-level salary with comprehensive bonus structure.
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• A highly flexible fully remote working environment .
• Access to advanced procurement tools and continuous professional learning.