Strategic Sourcing Leader — Remote

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives and drive cost savings. This fully remote role focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies, supplier management, and risk mitigation across key categories.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate major contracts, and guide supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity and competitive positioning in a diverse, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years progressive experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proven cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Expert negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication and remote global teamwork experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Conduct market analysis of supplier landscape, cost drivers, and emerging trends.
• Lead complex negotiations for major contracts and framework agreements.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation.
• Mitigate supply chain risks via supplier qualification and contingency planning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives and drive cost savings. This fully remote role focuses on developing and executing procurement strategies, supplier management, and risk mitigation across key categories.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate major contracts, and guide supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity and competitive positioning in a diverse, international environment.