Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead (Remote)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Remote work arrangement

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join their fully remote procurement division. You will drive strategic sourcing, optimize supplier performance, and contribute to cost-effective supply chain operations in a virtual-first environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, strong negotiation skills, and collaboration with remote teams and external partners to deliver value and resilience across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supply Chain Procurement or related purchasing role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to secure optimal pricing, quality and delivery performance.
• Manage and nurture supplier relationships to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks and improve efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers aligning with company policies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Stay updated on market trends and new sourcing technologies to drive innovation.

Skills

Experience in Sourcing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join their fully remote procurement division. You will drive strategic sourcing, optimize supplier performance, and contribute to cost-effective supply chain operations in a virtual-first environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, strong negotiation skills, and collaboration with remote teams and external partners to deliver value and resilience across the supply chain.