Supplier Relationship Manager

Old Mutual; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African financial services company is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies. Responsibilities include creating Supplier Relationship Management capabilities, establishing standards, and engaging stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management and possesses strong negotiation and performance management skills. This role offers an opportunity to influence procurement transformation at an organizational level.

Responsibilities

• Create a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) capability within procurement.
• Develop minimum standards and processes aligned to SRM objectives.
• Create knowledge management tools to enable effective implementation.
• Establish a fit-for-purpose business partnering model.
• Target commercial benefits through supplier relationship management.
• Ensure procurement SOPs are updated and reflect best practices.
• Communicate action plans and motivate people to achieve goals.
• Identify stakeholders and respond to support business decisions.
• Develop and/or deliver budget plans.
• Set objectives and manage performance.
• Identify development needs and implement capability-building actions.

Skills

Action Planning

Building Capability

Contract Administration

Contract Management

Data Controls

Data Management

Executing Plans

Financial Acumen

Global Procurement

Negotiation

Oral Communications

Organizational Capability

Performance Management (PM)

Presenting Solutions

Procurement Management

Project Procurement Management

Supply Chain Management Software

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): Supply Chain Management

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Job description

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This role is accountable for the development and implementation of parts of the procurement strategy, and the execution of tactical business plans at an operational level, through other managers and their teams, over periods of 3 months to 1 year.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Create a Supplier Relationship Management “SRM” capability within procurement by embedding the SRM framework and methodology
• Developing and agreeing minimum standards and processes, aligned to the SRM objectives for the organization
• Creating a knowledge management tool set, templates and guides to enable effective implementation
• Establish and manage a fit‑for‑purpose business partnering model to support procurement transformation across the organization
• Target commercial benefits through the supplier relationship management methodology of contract management and continuous optimisation
• Ensure procurement SOPs, minimum standards are updated, are aligned to procurement policy and reflect best practices. Enact change management as required for procurement and supported business areas
• Support procurement policy reviews, continuous improvement and effective implementation across supported business areas
• Leadership and Direction: Communicate action plans and motivate people to achieve business goals
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify stakeholders, understand their needs, and respond to support business decisions
• Budgeting: Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues
• Performance Management: Set objectives, manage performance, and take corrective action where required
• Organisational Capability Building: Identify development needs and implement capability‑building actions, including coaching and training

The Recruitment Process:

• TA Interview: Discussion with our Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to give you an understanding of our business, culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow us the opportunity to get to know you more and ensure OMI can meet your career aspirations
• Panel Interview: With 2 members of the Senior Leadership of the Hiring Team and 1 member of the HC Leadership Team
• Technical & Psychometric Assessments: Depending on the role and sometimes happening concurrently with vetting through an external service provider & internal verification
• Final Feedback

All About OMI

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Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot accept any applications after the closing date

Skills

Action Planning, Building Capability, Contract Administration, Contract Management, Data Controls, Data Management, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Global Procurement, Negotiation, Oral Communications, Organizational Capability, Performance Management (PM), Presenting Solutions, Procurement Management, Project Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management Software

Competencies

Business Insight Communicates Effectively Drives Results Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Manages Complexity Persuades Plans and Aligns

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): Supply Chain Management (Required), NQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date

03 February 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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