Specialist : Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract)

Absa Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company is seeking a Specialist in Business Relationship & Vendor Management for a six-month contract in Johannesburg. The candidate should have a strong procurement background, manage supplier relationships, and adhere to compliance standards. Experience in banking and strong analytical skills are a must, along with the ability to execute robust vendor management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s qualification required, preferably in relevant fields.
• 3 to 5 years experience in procurement within banking.
• High level analytical and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance through best practices and policy updates.
• Manage supply dependencies across the sourcing lifecycle.
• Assess supplier capabilities using quantitative and qualitative data.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s qualification in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain

CIPS / MCIPS qualification

Job description

Job title: Specialist : Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 31, 2025

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Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Specialist : Business Relationship & Vendor Management equipped with a robust background in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management—specifically within banking and financial services sectors. This is a six-month contract in the Supplier Management team, part of Human Capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive compliance through best practices and policy updates.
• Manage supply dependencies across the sourcing lifecycle.
• Transition commercial arrangements to live operations post-award.
• Assess supplier capabilities using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ensure contracts comply with company standards, legal requirements, and Absa Group Limited policies.
• Analyze internal and external data as needed.
• Draft and maintain strategic supplier management documents.
• Compile and assess statistical data for supplier reports
• Support with negotiation analysis.
• Promote supplier diversity and preferential procurement.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking in collaboration with Sourcing teams
• Implement and monitor procurement cost-saving measures cross functionally
• Navigate procurement systems and manage documentation.
• Maintain commercial compliance and monitor monthly MI received from Suppliers.
• Stay updated on regulations and coordinate with Internal Audit and Compliance.
• Enforce financial, regulatory, and strategic supplier policies.
• Adhere to applicable Absa policies manage records for commodities and suppliers.
• Cascade analytics to support business improvement.
• Structure contracts to meet business needs and drive improvement.
• Review contracts with legal compliance.
• Analyze supply markets and propose cross-functional strategies.
• Submit timely project and supplier updates.
• Administer contracts and maintain central repositories.
• Understanding of RFx processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI) and ability to analyze and present outcomes.
• Proficiency in SLAs and deliverables-based contracting.
• Ability to communicate supply base capabilities across channels.
• Risk management, both internal and external

Key Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire supply chain process, including both pre- and post-contract stages
• Collaborative supplier performance evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship building.
• Team development and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis aligned with team goals.
• Cross-team collaboration for strategic enhancements.
• Delivery of cost, quality, service, and innovation benefits.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Organizing forums for innovation and process improvement.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Expert level efficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS-Word.
• Strong computer literacy (Power Point) and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups, stakeholders across functions, and cultures.
• A team member that can also operate independently with an ability for problem solving.
• Adeptness in overseeing complex supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing that support organizational objectives.
• The preferred candidate will also exhibit strong cross-functional collaboration skills, advocate for supplier diversity, and consistently deliver measurable value through innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s qualification, preferably in Business, Commercial, Supply Chain, Business, Business Economics, Economics, Finance, or accounting fields or equivalent.
• CIPS / MCIPS qualification will be an advantage

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement in a banking sourcing / supply chain environment.
• Experience in contract administration and compliance monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• High level analytical and communication skills required (written & verbal).
• Proven track record of enhancing supplier performance, optimizing cost structures, and maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas : Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

End Date

October 24, 2025

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