Sourcing Specialist: Motor Claims

Sanlam Limited; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in general insurance as a Sourcing Specialist for Motor Claims. Based in Bellville, you will be pivotal in driving procurement strategies and managing suppliers to enhance operational efficiency while contributing to cost-saving initiatives. This role requires strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and experience in supplier management to ensure compliance and deliver client delight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in procurement or supply chain environment.
• Experience managing motor claims suppliers.
• Strong contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Define and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Data Interpretation

Market Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

BComm or equivalent Procurement Qualification

Job description

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This career opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist: Motor Claims is available at Santam for the Group Sourcing: Procurement department, the role is based in Bellville, Cape Town.

This role will primarily support the Motor Claims Procurement team. You will be a key member responsible for executing procurement strategies, contract and supplier management across the motor claims portfolio.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Manage and maintain various reporting platforms and validate system integrity and data quality.
• 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.
• Internal and external stakeholder management between procurement, operations/business, clients, and suppliers.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Drive adherence to procurement governance requirements
• Attend and provide support to Cross Functional Sourcing Team meetings.
• Support the relevant procurement managers in ad hoc duties.
• This will 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; and
  • Supporting and upholding a team culture of Engagement.

Qualification and Experience

• BComm (preferable) or equivalent being a Procurement Qualification with other relevant qualifications
• Experience in working and managing motor claims suppliers i.e. Motor Body Repairs, Tow Operators, Value Added Services, Salvage, Motor Glass, Car Rental etc.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting and supplier management across multiple spend categories
• Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience in a procurement and/or supply chain environment (Preferable) in the short-term insurance or related industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent ability to interact and work cross functionally within organization.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Strong supplier / market analysis skills
• Very strong contract management and administration skills including drafting of contracts and understanding of legal requirements.
• Financial acumen and understanding of basic financial indices.
• Ability to understand and interpret data.
• Ability to understand and adapt supply chain strategy and analyse industry dynamics (Strong Supplier Analysis)
• Presentation skills and excellent communication skills

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!