Sourcing Specialist: Marketing & Communication Services (CPT)

Santam Insurance; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Santam is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Marketing & Communication Services to support procurement strategies and drive strategic sourcing across commodities within the portfolio. The role is in Bellville, Cape Town, reporting to the Group Procurement team.

You will collaborate cross-functionally and manage supplier relationships while delivering cost savings. The successful candidate will have 5+ years in procurement/supply chain, a BComm or equivalent qualification, and CIPS isBeneficial for

Qualifications

• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with level 4/5 or equivalent; CIPS is beneficial.
• BComm (preferable) or equivalent procurement/marketing qualification.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting and supplier management across multiple spend categories.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in procurement and/or supply chain (preferable) in financial services sector or related.

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement Managers in executing procurement strategies across the Sanlam Group.
• This role will form part of the Category Procurement team particularly in Marketing & Communication Services.
• Sourcing and contracting management of commodities within the procurement portfolio.
• Management of costs and achieve savings against the budget.
• 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 and maintain data quality across reporting platforms.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Spend analysis

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BComm or equivalent procurement/marketing qualification

CIPS level 4/5 beneficial

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Sourcing Specialist: Marketing & Communication Services (CPT)

This career opportunity is available at Santam for the Group Procurement department, the role is based in Bellville, Cape Town.

What will you do?

This role will primarily support Procurement Managers in executing procurement strategies across the Sanlam Group This role will form part of the Category Procurement team particularly in Marketing & Communication Services.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Classification of spend and detailed analysis of spend.
• Thorough understanding of Marketing and Communication categories, including category dynamics, supplier markets, stakeholder requirements and relevant sourcing considerations.
• Development of procurement business cases.
• Initiate procurement initiatives and development of approved category plans.
• Sourcing and contracting management of commodities within the procurement portfolio.
• Management of costs and achieve savings against the budget.
• 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 the relevant procurement managers in ad hoc duties.
• 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

Qualification and experience

• Member of Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with level 4/5 or equivalent CIPS is beneficial.
• BComm (preferable) or equivalent being a Procurement and/or Marketing Qualification with other relevant qualifications.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting and supplier management across multiple spend categories.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in procurement and/or supply chain environment (Preferable) in financial services sector or related.

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent ability to interact and work cross functionally within organization
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Strong supplier / market analysis skills
• Contract management and administration skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and deadlines
• Presentation skills and excellent communication skills
• Drives results
• Deciding and initiating action
• Client focus
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Cultivates innovation
• Strategic decision making
• Analytical thinking
• Business acumen

Who are we

Santam is South Africa’s leading general insurer, with a market share of approximately 24% and over 108 years of industry expertise. We provide a comprehensive range of general insurance products and services to individual, commercial and corporate clients across South Africa, Namibia and selected emerging markets through a network of intermediaries, direct channels and strategic partnerships. Our diverse portfolio includes motor, property, liability, engineering, agricultural, guest house, tourism, leisure and entertainment, and reinsurance solutions. We also offer specialised agricultural insurance products, including crop, asset and weather insurance, as well as claims, brokerage and SOS services. Serving more than one million policyholders, our client base ranges from individuals to commercial enterprises, specialist business owners and institutions. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, Santam was founded in 1918 and listed on the JSE in 1964. The Group also holds secondary listings on the Namibian Stock Exchange and A2X Markets Exchange and is a subsidiary of the Sanlam Group, one of Africa’s largest financial services organisations.Santam Syndicate 1918 is a wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam, established as a key component of Santam’s international growth strategy. Based in London, the syndicate plays a strategic role in expanding and strengthening Santam’s global footprint through access to London market expertise, distribution networks, and Lloyd’s worldwide insurance and reinsurance licences. Managed and operated from London, Santam Syndicate 1918 is led by a highly experienced leadership team committed to underwriting excellence, disciplined decision-making, and operational accountability. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other specialist teams work closely together to deliver superior underwriting performance, sustainable growth, and exceptional outcomes for our clients and partners.

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