Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Hybrid & Growth Impact

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a strategic Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing and category management, optimize spend, and drive supplier performance across direct and indirect materials.

You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align needs with procurement plans, while applying risk management best practices in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proven track record in leading sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contracts and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategic sourcing plans for assigned spend categories.
• Conduct in-depth market analyses and supplier landscape assessments.
• Lead complex negotiations with key suppliers to achieve cost savings and improved terms.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance against contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and supply chain dynamics.

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a strategic Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing and category management, optimize spend, and drive supplier performance across direct and indirect materials.

You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align needs with procurement plans, while applying risk management best practices in a hybrid work environment.