Strategic Sourcing Lead — Marketing & Communications

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

Job description

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