Strategic Sourcing Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager for a fully remote role. You will craft and execute sourcing strategies across key categories, drive cost savings, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize spend while mitigating risk.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in strategic sourcing and category management, with strong negotiation and analytics skills, and a track record of stakeholder collaboration in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful sourcing strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex market data and financial information.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience working effectively in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories of spend to achieve cost savings, improve quality, and enhance supplier performance.
• Lead complex sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations with major suppliers.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, supplier assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Drive supplier innovation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

RFPs/RFQs

Risk mitigation

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager for a fully remote position. This role is pivotal in developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies that align with the company's long-term objectives, focusing on optimizing spend, mitigating risk, and driving supplier innovation. You will be responsible for managing complex categories, leading cross-functional teams, and nurturing strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with exceptional negotiation skills and a deep understanding of global supply chains, capable of driving significant value from a remote work setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories of spend to achieve cost savings, improve quality, and enhance supplier performance.
• Lead complex sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations with major suppliers.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, supplier assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Drive supplier innovation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful sourcing strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex market data and financial information.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience working effectively in a remote-first environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and substantial performance-based bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement in strategic procurement.