Sourcing Specialist : Motor Claims

Santam Insurance; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Cape Town is looking for a Sourcing Specialist for Motor Claims. In this role, you will manage procurement strategies, contracts, and supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a BComm or equivalent qualification, along with experience in procurement and supply chain management within the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in procurement or supply chain, preferably in insurance.
• Experience with motor claims suppliers such as repairs and rentals.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Motor Claims Procurement team.
• Execute procurement strategies, manage contracts, and suppliers.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration skills

Planning and organizational skills

Market and supplier analysis skills

Problem-solving and project management skills

Contract management and legal understanding

Financial literacy and data analysis skills

Supply chain strategy and industry analysis

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Education

BComm or equivalent procurement qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist: Motor Claims

Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: August 16, 2025

What will you do?

• Support the Motor Claims Procurement team at Santam, based in Bellville, Cape Town.
• Execute procurement strategies, manage contracts and suppliers within the motor claims portfolio.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Manage reporting platforms, validate system data integrity.
• Initiate procurement initiatives and develop category plans.
• Sourcing and contracting within the procurement portfolio.
• Manage costs and achieve savings.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and new projects.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders internally and externally.
• Perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance.
• Support cross-functional sourcing team meetings and other duties as assigned.

Expected Outcomes

• Cost savings
• Optimal supply of services, ensuring client satisfaction
• Implementation of best procurement practices to increase efficiency
• Foster a team culture of engagement

Qualifications and Experience

• BComm or equivalent procurement qualification
• Experience with motor claims suppliers (e.g., repairs, tow operators, salvage, rentals)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
• Experience in sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
• 3-5 years in procurement or supply chain, preferably in insurance or related industry

Knowledge and Skills

• Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Market and supplier analysis skills
• Problem-solving and project management skills
• Contract management and legal understanding
• Financial literacy and data analysis skills
• Supply chain strategy and industry analysis
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Core Competencies

• Innovation
• Customer focus
• Results orientation
• Collaboration
• Resilience

This job posting is active and open for applications.