Group Procurement Manager: Santam Technology Services

Sanlam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Cape Town seeks a Procurement Manager for the Group Procurement department. The successful candidate will manage IT services, engage with senior business partners, and drive strategic cost savings in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have significant experience in IT procurement and a strong background in negotiations. Join a company that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in negotiating IT contracts like SaaS, SLA’s, etc.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in procurement in financial services.
• Experience in IT and InsureTech Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT services and strategic category management.
• Engage with senior business partners on procurement processes.
• Ensure deliverables and milestones are met within timelines and budgets.
• Drive cost savings and enhance stakeholder experience.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong planning and organizing skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Presentation and communication skills

Strong negotiating skills

Team leadership skills

Vendor management

Education

BComm or equivalent

Admitted Attorney with LLB or recognized legal degree

Membership in MCIPS or PMI

Job description

What will you do?

This career opportunity is available at Santam for the Group Procurement department that provides procurement support to the Sanlam Group. The role is based in Tygervalley, Cape Town.

This role will primarily manage and co‑ordinate IT and IT related services across the Santam Group. It will be responsible for executing strategic category management that drives cost efficiencies, compliance, procurement value and enhances stakeholder experience. The successful candidate will engage with multiple senior business partners to ensure a common understanding and consistent application of our procurement policy and processes. The procurement manager will ensure all deliverables and milestones are met within the required timelines, budget, scope and quality.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Classification of spend and detailed analysis of spend for Santam Technology Services (Information Technology).
• Development of procurement business cases for related Santam Technology Services categories.
• Initiate procurement initiatives and development of approved category plans.
• Sourcing and contracting management of commodities within the category procurement portfolio.
• Cost management & savings against agreed budgets.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and show acumen towards driving new initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships; manage contracted database and new contracts. Ensure necessary compliance processes are adhered to.
• Manage and maintain various reporting platforms and validate system integrity and data quality.
• Internal stakeholder management between procurement, operations/business and clients.
• Attend and provide support in required Cross Functional Sourcing Team meetings.
• Support and deliver on strategic business initiatives that result in the following outcomes:
  • Cost savings
  • Providing Client Delight in terms of optimal supply of service;
  • Providing “Best Practice” procurement processes to increase efficiency;
  • Supporting and upholding a team culture of engagement.
  • Achieve transformation goals and objectives.

Qualification and Experience

• BComm (preferable) or equivalent with any other relevant post graduate qualifications.
• Admitted Attorney with LLB or any recognised legal degree is advantageous.
• Significant experience in negotiating and drafting various IT contracts i.e. SaaS, SLA’s, MSA’s etc.
• Member of Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) and/or Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Minimum of 10 years practical experience in procurement and/or supply chain environment in financial services industry.
• Experience with Information Technology and InsureTech Procurement.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting and supplier management across multiple spend categories.
• Experience in the development and implementation of procurement policies processes and benchmarking.
• International experience on Procurement projects will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skillsh3>

• Excellent ability to interact and work cross functionally within organization.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Project and Change management skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and deadlines.
• Presentation skills and excellent communication skills.
• Strong negotiating skills & ability to drive & achieve results.
• Team leadership skills.
• Commercial and business acumen.
• Vendor management.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Being resilient - Contributing through others

About The Company

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.

With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions—including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.

People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short‑term opportunities.

Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro‑inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Take the next step in your career—apply now and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance. This is Freedom!