10 Vendor Management jobs in South Africa
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Vendor Management & Procurement Administrator
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So, who are we?
Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.
We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.
We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.
This is a dynamic role where you will manage and prioritize your workload to meet deadlines, build strong relationships with stakeholders and process partners, and communicate effectively across the business. You will act as an ambassador for change, demonstrate agility in your approach, and apply practical problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage business-as-usual (BAU) vendor management volumes, focusing on medium, high, business critical impact vendors.
- Lead end-to-end onboarding of vendors, including risk assessment and collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) i.e. Infosec, legal, compliance etc.
- Support the improvement of third-party risk management (TPRM) tools, processes, and frameworks to align with regulatory requirements and mitigate risk.
- Champion, socialise and collaborate with SME/Risk Owners on the implementation of TPRM Frameworks and methodologies as part of BAU
- Establish and maintain comprehensive outsourcing registers and risk registers to ensure accurate tracking of third-party relationships and associated risks
Lead change management initiatives pertaining to Vendor Management Policy updates and regulatory updates
- Take ownership of complex vendor onboarding requests and perform ongoing monitoring of business-critical and outsourced vendors, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Maintain accuracy and quality of data in the Vendor Master Database. Proactively Streamline Master data maintenance processes and keep track of aging processes and follow up with stakeholders to understand the cause of these bottlenecks within the vendor onboarding cycle.
- Oversee and assist with vendor due diligence and pre-qualification processes as part of overall GRC (Governance,Risk,Compliance) operating procedures
- Manage requests in the vendor management mailbox and maintain agreed business SLAs and CSI scores by use of a tracking dashboard
- Respond to vendor management enquires in the vendor management mailbox within the agreed business SLA.
- Support Supplier Relationship Management team with compliance data, reports, and Quarterly Business review requirements.
- Initiate and lead communication, workshops/forums stakeholder training on the Vendor Management Policy and related procedures periodically where gaps exist
- 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.
- Respond to audit queries (internal/external) on vendor management topics and support vendor management to implement any audit recommendations moving forward.
- Review contracts/legal agreements for low risk/value spend less than GBP100K
- Manage collation of contracts and other supplier related artifacts (Order forms, Quotes, etc) in line with the records management policy
- Collaborate with the VM&P analyst and VM&P Manager to provide reporting on outsourcing registers, vendor management processes, KPIs, SLAs, and remediation tracking.
Process and Technology Optimisation – Should be keen on process improvement initiatives and must be open for increased demand in AI involvements.
- Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of onboarding and due diligence procedures (TPRM tools) in Aravo and other associated systems to align with regulatory requirements and mitigate risk.
- Identify opportunities to enhance and automate P2P (Procure to Pay) workflows using ERP systems (SAP,ARAVO, ServiceNow)
- Leverage AI-powered analytics tools for vendor risk monitoring, predictive insights, and process automation
- Conduct regular audits of vendor management processes, including verifying the correct application of BIR (Business Information Requirements) and spend categories, to ensure compliance and data integrity
- Assist in the review of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and in evaluating and improving vendor management controls.
Required Experience & Skills
- Experience working with third-party vendors in procurement or vendor management roles.
- Background in financial services or other regulated industries.
- Knowledge of vendor lifecycle management and procure-to-pay processes.
- Ability to operate as a specialist, taking full ownership of complex vendor requests.
- Understanding of global vendor management regulations and risk assessment.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Skilled in dispute resolution, conflict negotiation, and stakeholder de-escalation and escalation management.
- Agile, flexible, and able to respond to demanding business needs.
- An ability to to focus on continuous improvement mindset with ability to challenge existing processes
- Excellent attention to detail and practical problem-solving ability.
- Experience with regulatory frameworks such as DORA is highly desirable.
- Understanding of MAS (Outsourcing Guidelines) Regulations or other financial service provider regulations an advantage.
- A working understanding of AML (Anti-Money Laundering), PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), Dun & Bradstreet reports, and sanctions screening processes
- Adapting to changes quickly and to deliver at pace is essential.
How We Work
We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:
- Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
- Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
- Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
- Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
- Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback
We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.
The Perks
Your growth fuels our success Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
What You'll Get
In your role, you will receive an attractive selection of benefits working with IG:
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
- Performance-related bonuses
- 30 days annual leave
- Additional 1 day off on your birthday
- And 2 more days' off for volunteering activities per year
- Career-focused technical and leadership training's in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform
- Contribution to Gym membership and more.
Join us for this exciting journey.
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Head, Vendor Management
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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
#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Administrator (Vendor Management Support)
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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 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.
Business Administrator (Vendor Management Support)
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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.
Specialist, Vendor Management Tech Control
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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
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Specialist : Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract)
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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.
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)
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Specialist: Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract)
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Specialist: Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract)
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Job SummaryEmpowering 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.
Job Description- 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.
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Specialist: Business Relationship & Vendor Management (6 months fixed term contract)
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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.
Job SummaryThe 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.
Job DescriptionKey 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
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