Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Paid time off

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management. You will oversee end-to-end procurement, negotiate contracts, and optimize cost efficiency while ensuring quality and timely delivery of goods and services.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in procurement, strong analytics, and proficiency with SAP/Oracle, plus excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5–7 years in procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong procurement best-practices and market knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Fluency in English mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and SLAs with vendors.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Conduct market research and supplier performance analysis.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Prepare procurement reports for senior management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management. You will oversee end-to-end procurement, negotiate contracts, and optimize cost efficiency while ensuring quality and timely delivery of goods and services.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in procurement, strong analytics, and proficiency with SAP/Oracle, plus excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and drive improvements.