Strategic Sourcing Manager - Raw Materials

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager with a focus on raw materials to join our team in a fully remote capacity. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across global commodities.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in strategic sourcing, a strong financial mindset, and proven negotiation skills. You will collaborate with R&D, production, and finance to align procurement with business goals and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in strategic sourcing with raw materials/commodities.
• Proven global sourcing, negotiation, and contract management experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills for market dynamics.
• Experience with procurement systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Excellent leadership and remote-collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for critical raw materials to ensure resilience and pricing.
• Conduct market analysis of global commodity trends, supplier capabilities, and economic factors.
• Lead negotiations with raw material suppliers for favorable terms and long-term agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk programs for the materials portfolio.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and finance to align sourcing with product goals.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Global Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract Management

Financial Modeling

Remote Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM, MBA or related

Tools

Procurement Systems

Supply Chain Planning Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager with expertise in Raw Materials to join their team remotely. This critical role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies for key raw materials, ensuring supply continuity, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and mitigating supply chain risks. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of global commodity markets and a proven ability to drive significant cost savings and value through effective sourcing, operating in a fully remote capacity that requires exceptional communication and self-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for critical raw materials to ensure supply chain resilience and competitive pricing.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis of global commodity trends, supplier capabilities, and economic factors.
• Lead complex negotiations with raw material suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and long-term agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk management programs for the raw materials portfolio.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with product development and business objectives.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements within the raw materials procurement function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, with a strong specialization in raw materials or commodities.
• Proven expertise in global sourcing, negotiation, and contract management within complex supply chains.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to understand market dynamics.
• Experience with procurement systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, suitable for a remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering global flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for advanced professional development.
• A strategic role with high visibility and direct impact on the company's profitability and operational success.