IT Procurement Consultant - Advisory Firm - Cape Town & JHB

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An advisory recruitment firm is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Consultant in Cape Town & JHB. This role focuses on optimizing procurement strategies and enhancing operational efficiency in the IT sector. Candidates must have 5+ years of management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Join the team to drive cost savings for clients and build strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT procurement at a management level.
• Experience handling RFx processes and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in supplier performance management and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to implement procurement strategies.
• Advise clients on IT procurement best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related fields

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

IT Procurement Consultant - Advisory Firm - Cape Town & JHB

Job Openings IT Procurement Consultant - Advisory Firm - Cape Town & JHB

About the job IT Procurement Consultant - Advisory Firm - Cape Town & JHB

Our client, an advisory firm, is currently seeking an experienced Procurement Consultant with a strong focus on the IT sector to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert support to clients by optimizing procurement strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving cost savings in the IT procurement space. Preference will be given to contractors or non-permanent staff for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct spend analysis to provide valuable commercial insights and identify opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement tailored procurement strategies.
• Advise clients on best practices for procuring IT products and services.
• Lead procurement activities such as RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management (including MSA, SOW).
• Analyse supplier performance and market conditions to offer actionable recommendations.
• Align procurement strategies with clients' business objectives, focusing on cost reduction and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Foster strong relationships with IT suppliers and vendors to benefit client engagements.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years in IT procurement (private sector) at a management level, handling RFx processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management. Multinational company experience is preferable.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, Business, BSc, or related fields.
• IT sourcing experience, contract management (MSA, SOW), supplier performance management, cost reduction, and value enablement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, excellent communication, strategic thinking, and financial acumen.

If you meet the above qualifications and are eager to bring your expertise to this exciting role, we encourage you to apply.