Sourcing Specialist: Professional Services & HR

Sanlam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in South Africa is seeking a Group Procurement professional in Cape Town. The role involves supporting procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and achieving cost savings. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement and hold a relevant qualification. The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience in sourcing and supplier management across multiple spend categories.

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement Managers in executing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracting.
• Conduct spend analysis and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Supplier market analysis

Problem-solving

Project management

Contract management

Presentation skills

Education

BComm or equivalent Procurement Qualification

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) level 4/5

Job description

What will you do?

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

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 Professional Services and Human Resources.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Support the relevant Procurement Manager.
• Classification of spend and detailed analysis of spend.
• 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.
• 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

• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with level 4/5 or equivalent CIPS training would be beneficial.
• BComm (preferable) or equivalent being a Procurement 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 a short-term insurance 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
• Problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Contract management and administration skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and deadlines
• 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.

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.

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.

Santam is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.