Strategic Sourcing Lead | Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career growth

Employee discounts

Annual bonus

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Cape Town, Western Cape, to drive value through market intelligence and supplier management in a fast-growing retail environment.

You will lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate contracts and pricing, and monitor supplier performance while collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver cost-effective and high-quality sourcing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience in market analysis and sourcing strategy development.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess dynamics.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for multiple categories.
• Lead tender processes (RFQ/RFP), bid evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships; monitor performance against contracts and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and advise.

Skills

Market analysis

Negotiation

Contract management

MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Sourcing software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Cape Town, Western Cape, to drive value through market intelligence and supplier management in a fast-growing retail environment.

You will lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate contracts and pricing, and monitor supplier performance while collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver cost-effective and high-quality sourcing outcomes.