Strategic Sourcing Lead: Drive Savings & Supply Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Medical aid & retirement planning

Development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the procurement team in Benoni. The role is on-site and focuses on optimizing the supply base, conducting market research, managing RFx events, and negotiating contracts to achieve cost savings while mitigating risks.

The ideal candidate has a solid analytical background, strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience in sourcing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.
• Experience in conducting sourcing events (RFx) and negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with large datasets.
• Proficiency with procurement software and e-sourcing platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and identify potential suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories including RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing and SLAs.
• Analyze spending data and supplier performance to identify cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies meet business needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage relationships to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

e-sourcing platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the procurement team in Benoni. The role is on-site and focuses on optimizing the supply base, conducting market research, managing RFx events, and negotiating contracts to achieve cost savings while mitigating risks.

The ideal candidate has a solid analytical background, strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience in sourcing methodologies.