Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement benefits

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the purchasing team in Klerksdorp. You will identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers to secure favorable terms for goods and services while strengthening supply chain resilience in the North West province.

The role demands market analysis, supplier negotiations, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sourcing/strategic procurement role.
• Strong market analysis, risk assessment, and contract understanding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for multiple categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, terms, and metrics.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business goals.

Skills

Market analysis

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Sourcing Specialist to join the purchasing team in Klerksdorp. You will identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers to secure favorable terms for goods and services while strengthening supply chain resilience in the North West province.

The role demands market analysis, supplier negotiations, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business goals.