Strategic Sourcing Specialist (It Security & Operations)

ClarkHouse; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization seeks an experienced sourcing professional to oversee IT procurement. Responsibilities include managing tendering and supplier evaluations, ensuring compliance, and delivering commercial value. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in IT procurement, exposure to various IT categories, and a relevant degree. The role offers an opportunity to shape procurement decisions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience in IT procurement, ideally in financial services.
• Practical experience with tendering and contract management.
• Exposure to IT categories such as IT Security and Software.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end IT procurement including tendering and supplier evaluation.
• Provide advice to influence sourcing decisions and ensure compliance.
• Deliver commercial value across IT initiatives.

Skills

IT procurement experience

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related field

CIPS qualification

Job description

SUMMARY :

We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially aware sourcing professional to manage the procurement of IT security, systems operations, and software solutions for a leading financial services organisation.

POSITION INFO :

In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end IT procurement , including tendering, supplier evaluation, and contract management across both local and international markets. You’ll work closely with IT, , Legal, and project teams , providing advice and guidance to influence sourcing decisions, ensure compliance, and deliver commercial value.

We’re looking for someone with :

• 6 years’ experience in IT procurement , ideally within the financial services sector
• Practical experience with tendering, supplier negotiations, and contract management
• Strong ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders , including Legal, IT architects, and Finance teams
• Exposure to local and international markets and IT categories such as IT Security, Software, Systems Operations, Licensing, and Maintenance
• A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related field, with a CIPS qualification (essential)
• A practical, self-driven approach , with strong organizational skills and commercial awareness

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex sourcing processes, shaping procurement decisions, and delivering value across critical IT initiatives , all while working in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

If you’re a proactive, commercially savvy sourcing professional ready to make an impact, let’s connect to discuss this exciting opportunity - Although we try our best to get back to everyone, in the event you do not hear from us within 10 days,