10 Vendor Management jobs in South Africa

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street

To manage cash distribution vendor relationships and performance for efficient and effective service delivery within the bank’s risk appetite. Responsible for defining material outsourcing business requirements as input into vendor outsourcing, establishing and leading cross functional vendor sourcing teams, vendor contracting, vendor billing and payments processing, vendor performance management, vendor strategic alignment, third party risk management and asset lifecycle management.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology/Engineering

Experience Required
Delivery Enablement
Technology
5-7 years
Experience in cash services products and processing. Business, Finance and People Management experience is a critical requirement for this role.

5-7 years
• Leading cross functional vendor sourcing teams including defining technical and non-technical requirements, evaluations, selection, contracting, performance, and relationship management • Experience in financial budgets, cost management, vendor invoice processing and ability to read, understand and interpret income statements and balance sheets. • Cash value chain equipment maintenance management experience.

5-7 years
Proven experience in production, with particular experience in service industry and/or fast moving consumer goods. Experience within a customer facing environment, with management across geographic boundaries essential. Experience in managing multiple client interfaces and dealing with variable issues.

Additional Information

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Producing Output
• Pursuing Goals
• Resolving Conflict
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Thinking Positively
• Banking Process & Procedures
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Deal Negotiation
• Product Related Systems (Business Banking)

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

We’re Hiring: Business Administrator (Vendor Management Support)

An exciting contract opportunity is available for an experienced Business Administrator (Vendor Management Support) to join a dynamic team in Cape Town.

• Contact and follow up with vendors to register them on the Vendor Management System (VMS).
• Upload and organise vendor documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Review documentation for compliance and follow up on missing information.
• Pull reports to identify vendors with expired or outstanding documents.
• Follow up with vendor approvers to ensure timely approvals.
• Assist vendors experiencing technical difficulties with authentication or document submission.
• Maintain organised records and escalation issues where needed.
• Work with SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, Excel, and PDFs to ensure smooth operations.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint (training can be provided).
• Proficient in Excel (filtering, sorting, managing datasets).
• Familiar with PDF handling and document management.
• Comfortable communicating via email and phone for vendor follow-ups.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for vendor system issues.

• Strong communication and professional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Proactive, self-motivated , and takes initiative.
• Problem-solving mindset and adaptable to different vendor needs.

• Experience using SharePoint, Outlook, and MS Teams .
• Previous experience in vendor management, IT support, or administrative environments would be advantageous.

We’re Hiring: Business Administrator (Vendor Management Support)

An exciting contract opportunity is available for an experienced Business Administrator (Vendor Management Support) to join a dynamic team in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact and follow up with vendors to register them on the Vendor Management System (VMS).

• Upload and organise vendor documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Review documentation for compliance and follow up on missing information.

• Pull reports to identify vendors with expired or outstanding documents.

• Follow up with vendor approvers to ensure timely approvals.

• Assist vendors experiencing technical difficulties with authentication or document submission.

• Maintain organised records and escalate issues where needed.

• Work with SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, Excel, and PDFs to ensure smooth operations.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint (training can be provided).

• Proficient in Excel (filtering, sorting, managing datasets).

• Familiar with PDF handling and document management.

• Comfortable communicating via email and phone for vendor follow-ups.

• Basic troubleshooting skills for vendor system issues.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and professional interpersonal skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.

• Proactive, self-motivated , and takes initiative.

• Problem-solving mindset and adaptable to different vendor needs.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using SharePoint, Outlook, and MS Teams .

• Previous experience in vendor management, IT support, or administrative environments would be advantageous.

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 10/1/2025

Job Description

To provide specialist advice to the Managed Services Function within South Africa in order to ensure adherence to the governance requirements and optimal performance by Third-Party Vendors with specific focus on strategic relationship management, vendor risk management, adherence to all Procurement processes, standards, service level agreement measurement and reporting to ensure consistent internal and external client experience.

Qualifications

A degree in Business Commerce or Risk Management would be required.

Experience Required:

3-4 years experience in Vendor Management and strategic sourcing. Monitoring and measuring service delivery against agreed service level agreements would be critical. Leading engagements with Third-Party Vendors to resolve performance issues would be important.

3-4 years experience working with cross-functional teams fostering collaboration and teamwork.

Experience in engaging with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including senior executives. Knowledge of standard business processes including work prioritisation, best practices.

5-7 years proven experience in production, with particular experience in service industry and/or fast moving consumer goods.

Experience within a customer facing environment across geographic boundaries essential. Experience in managing multiple client interfaces and dealing with variable issues.

Experience in providing operational, logistical, governance and control functions for a large business unit, company or multinational organisation.

Additional Information

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse specific identified problem areas in terms of Third-Party Vendor service delivery and resolve disputes in a professional and orderly manner. Develop the Vendor Management strategy for Managed Services within Technology and Operations, South Africa and ensure alignment to the overall Standard Bank strategic theme of Client Centricity as well as the relevant Client Segments strategies.

Drive all client and business partner service level agreements for Managed Services within South Africa to ensure effective end-to-end service delivery and consistent internal and external client experience. Drive and monitor compliance of operational procedures ensuring no deviation from agreed standards to prevent losses.

Drive compliance of all aspects relating to occupational health, safety and environmental management, including risk analysis & development of disaster recovery strategies, processes and plans in line with legislation and regulatory requirements.

Drive cost management and budgetary control, including the development and management of the operational budget to control cost within budget.

Drive the adherence of Third-Party Vendor Service Level Agreement standards as per individual contractual agreements to ensure an optimal client experience and service delivery against agreed standards.

Establish and implement Third-Party Vendor Management dashboards and scorecards to make Vendor performance visible to all relevant parties and stakeholders. Establish and maintain effective relationships with Third-Party Vendors on behalf of Managed Services, Technology and Operations to ensure cost effective operations, effective contract management and healthy Vendor relationships. Identify and report risks relating to Third-Party Vendor Management and performance to the Operational Risk Function, Information Technology Security, Procurement and Compliance to ensure mitigation of risks. Identify opportunities to improve and/or automate Managed Services processes and systems to increase and optimise the client experience.

Lead and drive engagements with Business Partners and Vendors nationally and attend the relevant Forums to present on the performance and service delivery of Third-Party Vendors with analysis to support continuous service improvements.

Lead the Third-Party Vendor communications process and establish feedback mechanisms and forums to ensure smooth operations.

Maintain a single point of contact for Third-Party Vendor escalations to resolve issues, complaints, queries and to optimise client satisfaction.

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Checking Things

Convincing People

Developing Expertise

Documenting Facts

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities

Interacting with People

Making Decisions

Providing Insights

Technical Competencies:

Business Acumen (P&C)

Dispute Negotiation

Process Governance

Procurement Knowledge

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

Job title: Specialist : Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 31, 2025

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The ideal candidate will be an experienced Specialist : Business Relationship & Vendor Management equipped with a robust background in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management—specifically within banking and financial services sectors. This is a six-month contract in the Supplier Management team, part of Human Capital.

• Drive compliance through best practices and policy updates.
• Manage supply dependencies across the sourcing lifecycle.
• Transition commercial arrangements to live operations post-award.
• Assess supplier capabilities using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ensure contracts comply with company standards, legal requirements, and Absa Group Limited policies.
• Analyze internal and external data as needed.
• Draft and maintain strategic supplier management documents.
• Compile and assess statistical data for supplier reports
• Support with negotiation analysis.
• Promote supplier diversity and preferential procurement.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking in collaboration with Sourcing teams
• Implement and monitor procurement cost-saving measures cross functionally
• Navigate procurement systems and manage documentation.
• Maintain commercial compliance and monitor monthly MI received from Suppliers.
• Stay updated on regulations and coordinate with Internal Audit and Compliance.
• Enforce financial, regulatory, and strategic supplier policies.
• Adhere to applicable Absa policies manage records for commodities and suppliers.
• Cascade analytics to support business improvement.
• Structure contracts to meet business needs and drive improvement.
• Review contracts with legal compliance.
• Analyze supply markets and propose cross-functional strategies.
• Submit timely project and supplier updates.
• Administer contracts and maintain central repositories.
• Understanding of RFx processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI) and ability to analyze and present outcomes.
• Proficiency in SLAs and deliverables-based contracting.
• Ability to communicate supply base capabilities across channels.
• Risk management, both internal and external

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire supply chain process, including both pre- and post-contract stages
• Collaborative supplier performance evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship building.
• Team development and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis aligned with team goals.
• Cross-team collaboration for strategic enhancements.
• Delivery of cost, quality, service, and innovation benefits.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Organizing forums for innovation and process improvement.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Expert level efficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS-Word.
• Strong computer literacy (Power Point) and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups, stakeholders across functions, and cultures.
• A team member that can also operate independently with an ability for problem solving.
• Adeptness in overseeing complex supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing that support organizational objectives.
• The preferred candidate will also exhibit strong cross-functional collaboration skills, advocate for supplier diversity, and consistently deliver measurable value through innovation and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s qualification, preferably in Business, Commercial, Supply Chain, Business, Business Economics, Economics, Finance, or accounting fields or equivalent.
• CIPS / MCIPS qualification will be an advantage

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement in a banking sourcing / supply chain environment.
• Experience in contract administration and compliance monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• High level analytical and communication skills required (written & verbal).
• Proven track record of enhancing supplier performance, optimizing cost structures, and maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies.

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas : Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

October 24, 2025

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Specialist: Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract)

Join to apply for the Specialist: Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract) role at Absa Group

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

• Drive compliance through best practices and policy updates.
• Manage supply dependencies across the sourcing lifecycle.
• Transition commercial arrangements to live operations post-award.
• Assess supplier capabilities using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ensure contracts comply with company standards, legal requirements, and Absa Group Limited policies.
• Analyze internal and external data as needed.
• Draft and maintain strategic supplier management documents.
• Compile and assess statistical data for supplier reports.
• Support with negotiation analysis.
• Promote supplier diversity and preferential procurement.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking in collaboration with Sourcing teams.
• Implement and monitor procurement cost‑saving measures cross functionally.
• Navigate procurement systems and manage documentation.
• Maintain commercial compliance and monitor monthly MI received from Suppliers.
• Stay updated on regulations and coordinate with Internal Audit and Compliance.
• Enforce financial, regulatory, and strategic supplier policies.
• Adhere to applicable Absa policies manage records for commodities and suppliers.
• Cascade analytics to support business improvement.
• Structure contracts to meet business needs and drive improvement.
• Review contracts with legal compliance.
• Analyze supply markets and propose cross‑functional strategies.
• Submit timely project and supplier updates.
• Administer contracts and maintain central repositories.
• Understanding of RFx processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI) and ability to analyze and present outcomes.
• Proficiency in SLAs and deliverables‑based contracting.
• Ability to communicate supply base capabilities across channels.
• Risk management, both internal and external.

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire supply chain process, including both pre‑ and post‑contract stages.
• Collaborative supplier performance evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship building.
• Team development and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis aligned with team goals.
• Cross‑team collaboration for strategic enhancements.
• Delivery of cost, quality, service, and innovation benefits.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Organizing forums for innovation and process improvement.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Expert level efficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS‑Word.
• Strong computer literacy (Power Point) and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups, stakeholders across functions, and cultures.
• A team member that can also operate independently with an ability for problem solving.
• Adeptness in overseeing complex supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing that support organizational objectives.
• The preferred candidate will also exhibit strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, advocate for supplier diversity, and consistently deliver measurable value through innovation and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s qualification, preferably in Business, Commercial, Supply Chain, Business, Business Economics, Economics, Finance, or accounting fields or equivalent.
• CIPS / MCIPS qualification will be an advantage.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement in a banking sourcing/supply chain environment.
• Experience in contract administration and compliance monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• High level analytical and communication skills required (written & verbal).
• Proven track record of enhancing supplier performance, optimizing cost structures, and maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies.

Bachelor’s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required).

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.

Overview

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Specialist: Business Relationship & Vendor Management equipped with a robust background in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management—specifically within banking and financial services sectors. This is a six-month contract in the Supplier Management team, part of Human Capital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive compliance through best practices and policy updates.
• Manage supply dependencies across the sourcing lifecycle.
• Transition commercial arrangements to live operations post-award.
• Assess supplier capabilities using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ensure contracts comply with company standards, legal requirements, and Absa Group Limited policies.
• Analyze internal and external data as needed.
• Draft and maintain strategic supplier management documents.
• Compile and assess statistical data for supplier reports
• Support with negotiation analysis.
• Promote supplier diversity and preferential procurement.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking in collaboration with Sourcing teams
• Implement and monitor procurement cost-saving measures cross functionally
• Navigate procurement systems and manage documentation.
• Maintain commercial compliance and monitor monthly MI received from Suppliers.
• Stay updated on regulations and coordinate with Internal Audit and Compliance.
• Enforce financial, regulatory, and strategic supplier policies.
• Adhere to applicable Absa policies manage records for commodities and suppliers.
• Cascade analytics to support business improvement.
• Structure contracts to meet business needs and drive improvement.
• Review contracts with legal compliance.
• Analyze supply markets and propose cross-functional strategies.
• Submit timely project and supplier updates.
• Administer contracts and maintain central repositories.
• Understanding of RFx processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI) and ability to analyze and present outcomes.
• Proficiency in SLAs and deliverables-based contracting.
• Ability to communicate supply base capabilities across channels.
• Risk management, both internal and external

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire supply chain process, including both pre- and post-contract stages
• Collaborative supplier performance evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship building.
• Team development and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis aligned with team goals.
• Cross-team collaboration for strategic enhancements.
• Delivery of cost, quality, service, and innovation benefits.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Organizing forums for innovation and process improvement.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Expert level efficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS-Word.
• Strong computer literacy (Power Point) and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups, stakeholders across functions, and cultures.
• A team member that can also operate independently with an ability for problem solving.
• Adeptness in overseeing complex supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing that support organizational objectives.
• The preferred candidate will also exhibit strong cross-functional collaboration skills, advocate for supplier diversity, and consistently deliver measurable value through innovation and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s qualification, preferably in Business, Commercial, Supply Chain, Business, Business Economics, Economics, Finance, or accounting fields or equivalent.
• CIPS / MCIPS qualification will be an advantage

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement in a banking sourcing/supply chain environment.
• Experience in contract administration and compliance monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• High level analytical and communication skills required (written & verbal).
• Proven track record of enhancing supplier performance, optimizing cost structures, and maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies.

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised