Supplier Management Consultant | Contract

IQbusiness; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Supplier Management Consultant for a 12-month hybrid contract. The role involves managing supplier relationships, onboarding processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience in procurement or supplier management roles. Excellent communication and administrative skills are essential for success. Join us to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to our strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or supplier management.
• Experience working with legal and finance teams.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding process for new suppliers.
• Maintain a curated list of preferred suppliers.
• Own and update the company’s purchasing policy.
• Assist in Purchase Order processing and invoice follow-up.

Skills

Strong administrative and coordination skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Law, Business, Supply Chain Management

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Job title: Supplier Management Consultant | Contract

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: November 16, 2025

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Job Description

iqbusiness is seeking to employ a Supplier Management Consultant on a 12-month contract to collaborate with an international client from our offices in Welgemoed, Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. This is a hybrid role (3 days on-site; 2 days WFH).

The Supplier Management Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring that IMD’s supplier and vendor relationships are managed to the highest standards of compliance, efficiency, and professionalism. This role is dedicated to supplier onboarding, contract coordination, and ensuring adherence to IMD’s governance, legal, and financial requirements. The Supplier Management Officer will work closely with the Legal and Finance departments, while collaborating across IMD functions that rely on external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Onboarding and Qualification

• Lead the end-to-end onboarding process for new suppliers, including documentation, compliance checks, and system integration.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Legal, Finance and other business units.
• Act as the "gate keeper" to ensure any new supplier is eligible and offering adequate services & goods at competitive rates.

“Best Supplier” List Management

• Develop and maintain a curated list of preferred suppliers based on performance, reliability, and prices
• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to ensure supplier quality and competitiveness.
• Support sourcing decisions by providing insights into supplier strengths and risks.

Purchasing Policy Ownership

• Own and update the company’s purchasing policy, ensuring it reflects current practices, compliance requirements, and strategic goals.
• Train internal stakeholders on purchasing procedures and policy adherence.
• Monitor policy implementation and recommend improvements based on feedback and performance data.

Other tasks

• Assist the purchasing and supplier management team in other tasks including Purchase Order processing, invoice follow-up, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Law, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supplier / vendor management, contract administration, or purchasing policy, preferably in international and multicultural environments.
• Experience liaising with Legal and Finance teams, with strong understanding of supplier governance, compliance, risk management, and ethical sourcing.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of contracts and suppliers.
• International exposure and comfort managing cross-border supplier agreements.
• Salesforce experience is a plus.

Skills required

• Strong administrative and coordination skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to follow up proactively and ensure deadlines are met.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders across departments.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and a drive for process improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse functions.
• International exposure and cultural awareness, with the ability to manage cross-border supplier relationships.
• Service-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.