Strategic Sourcing Specialist It

Partnerup; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments provider is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and category management in South Africa. Responsibilities include end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring optimal costs and supplier performance. Candidates should possess a BCom or CIPS qualification, with 7-10 years of relevant experience in ICT procurement. This position offers hybrid or on-site options, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in IT procurement, ideally in Financial Services or ICT.
• Strong background in contract management and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven record in delivering strategic sourcing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for ICT categories.
• Ensure best-in-class sourcing and supplier performance.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier development

Cost optimisation

Strategic sourcing outcomes

Education

BCom / CIPS qualification

Job description

Location: South Africa (Hybrid / On-site options) Join a leading payments provider driving innovation across South Africa's digital payments ecosystem.

Key Focus Areas

• Strategic sourcing and category management across IT Security, Cloud Services, Data, Systems Operations, Software Asset Management, and Support
• Lead contract negotiations, vendor management, and governance compliance
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and Risk teams to align procurement with business goals

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for ICT categories, ensuring best-in-class sourcing, cost optimisation, and supplier performance.

Requirements

• BCom / CIPS qualification (essential)
• 7–10 years' IT procurement experience (preferably in Financial Services or ICT)
• Strong background in contract management, stakeholder engagement, and supplier development
• Proven record in delivering strategic sourcing outcomes and driving transformation (BBBEE)