Building Specialist at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• To support organisational efficiency and value creation through effective sourcing, robust supplier management, and the implementation of initiatives that strengthen operational excellence across the buildings and plumbing procurement landscape.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• The Procurement Specialist for the non‑motor environment - specifically buildings and plumbing - is accountable for leading strategic initiatives that optimise service delivery, strengthen supplier performance, and support regulatory compliance.
• The role spans the full project lifecycle: identifying opportunities, conducting detailed analyses, developing business cases, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders, implementing solutions, and monitoring impact through ROI tracking, POC management, and senior‑level reporting.
• The role requires close collaboration with operational, assessing and analytics teams, key account managers, brokers, and regulatory bodies, with the expectation of driving at least one new initiative per month.

Key responsibilities also include:

• Strategic sourcing
• Evaluating business needs
• Contract and rebate negotiations.
• Ensuring adherence to all applicable industry legislation and regulations.
• The specialist must demonstrate exceptional analytical capability.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Deep technical understanding of the plumbing and construction sectors while maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of industry developments.
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with service partners
• Facilitating regular partner engagements with all relevant stakeholders
• Supplier performance management
• Providing training and support to partners, brokers, and claims teams.
• Applying advanced problem‑solving skills and expert knowledge of Buildings Rate Schedules and industry standards

Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Conflict Handling
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Assertiveness
• Accountability
• Short-term Insurance Claims fulfillment process.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Matric (Essential)
• Tertiary qualification
• Diploma or Degree in related field or advanced level of completion. (Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Management)

Minimum Experience:              

• 8+ years’ experience in the non‑motor insurance industry
• 3+ years’ experience in relationship management / project management
• 3+ years’ experience in plumbing, building, and construction environments
• Strong procurement expertise, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiations.