Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid) - Tech & Agri

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join its procurement team. You will lead sourcing for technology, equipment and indirect services, developing strategies that drive cost efficiency and supplier reliability in a hybrid office/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in strategic sourcing, superb negotiation and analytical skills, and hands-on experience with ERP and SRM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business Admin/Engineering or related field.
• An MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 6 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Proven cost-savings through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with contract management and SRM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and dynamics.
• Lead complex negotiations to achieve optimal pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop category management strategies to maximize value and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support transition to new suppliers and manage contract implementations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

MBA (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

E-sourcing tools

SRM

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join its procurement team. You will lead sourcing for technology, equipment and indirect services, developing strategies that drive cost efficiency and supplier reliability in a hybrid office/remote setup.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in strategic sourcing, superb negotiation and analytical skills, and hands-on experience with ERP and SRM.