Strategic Sourcing Buyer II — Remote

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive salary reviews

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a skilled Buyer II to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and procurement across diverse categories. You will negotiate contracts, optimize cost, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while collaborating with internal teams in a flexible work environment.

This role offers opportunities for spend analysis, data-driven decision making and professional growth, with remote-work flexibility and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills to study spend data and identify savings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with procurement software and data analysis tools.
• Degree in SCM, Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for assigned categories.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers meeting quality and ethics standards.
• Conduct competitive bidding and negotiate contracts for favorable terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to cost, quality or delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and provide advice.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure regulatory and policy compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Spend analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Procurement software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a skilled Buyer II to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and procurement across diverse categories. You will negotiate contracts, optimize cost, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while collaborating with internal teams in a flexible work environment.

This role offers opportunities for spend analysis, data-driven decision making and professional growth, with remote-work flexibility and comprehensive