Procurement Intelligence Leader | AI-Driven Analytics

Discovery Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Sandton, South Africa is seeking a Head of Procurement Intelligence to develop unique, data-driven solutions to optimize operational processes. The role involves using statistical, actuarial, and data science techniques, and requires advanced skills in programming, strategic thinking, and management. Applicants should have extensive experience in management and strategic data roles, ideally with a background in short-term insurance and actuarial science. This position is critical to driving strategic procurement initiatives and automating processes.

Qualifications

• At least 6+ years of experience in management and strategic data science/actuarial roles.
• At least 3 years specific short-term insurance experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplier scoring and evaluation algorithms that align supplier and business objectives.
• Develop incentive models and strategies for suppliers.
• Optimize and automate supplier appointments and allocation for all claim types as services.
• Using generative AI to optimize business and procurement processes.
• Advanced Procurement (supplier) analytics.
• Develop procurement fraud and audit models.

Skills

Statistical and analytical skills

Programming Skills: SQL

Programming Skills: Python

Programming Skills: Radar

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Management skills

Experience using generative AI

Modelling skills

Education

Matric

Honours degree in Actuarial Science and/or Mathematical Statistics/Computer Science

Qualified actuary (if from an actuarial background)

Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA)

Associate Member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (AMASSA)

Job description

A leading insurance provider in Sandton, South Africa is seeking a Head of Procurement Intelligence to develop unique, data-driven solutions to optimize operational processes. The role involves using statistical, actuarial, and data science techniques, and requires advanced skills in programming, strategic thinking, and management. Applicants should have extensive experience in management and strategic data roles, ideally with a background in short-term insurance and actuarial science. This position is critical to driving strategic procurement initiatives and automating processes.