Sourcing Specialist: Marketing & Communication Services (CPT) at Santam Insurance

The role

• This career opportunity is available at Santam for the Group Procurement department, the role is based in Bellville, Cape Town.  

What will you do?

• This role will primarily support Procurement Managers in executing procurement strategies across the Sanlam Group This role will form part of the Category Procurement team particularly in Marketing & Communication Services.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Classification of spend and detailed analysis of spend.  
• Thorough understanding of Marketing and Communication categories, including category dynamics, supplier markets, stakeholder requirements and relevant sourcing considerations.
• Development of procurement business cases. 
• Initiate procurement initiatives and development of approved category plans.  
• Sourcing and contracting management of commodities within the procurement portfolio.  
• Management of costs and achieve savings against the budget.  
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and show acumen towards driving new initiatives.  
• Manage supplier relationships; manage contracted database and new contracts. Ensure necessary compliance processes are adhered to. 
• Manage and maintain various reporting platforms and validate system integrity and data quality. 
• Internal stakeholder management between procurement, operations/business and clients. 
• Attend and provide support in required Cross Functional Sourcing Team meetings. 
• Support the relevant procurement managers in ad hoc duties. 

This will result in the following outcomes:

• Cost savings 
• Providing Client Delight in terms of optimal supply of    service;
• Providing “Best Practice” procurement processes to increase efficiency; and 
• Supporting and upholding a team culture of Engagement. 

Qualification and experience

• Member of Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with level 4/5 or equivalent CIPS is beneficial.
• BComm (preferable) or equivalent being a Procurement and/or Marketing Qualification with other relevant qualifications. 
• Experience in sourcing, contracting and supplier management across multiple spend categories. 
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in procurement and/or supply chain environment (Preferable) in financial services sector or related. 

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent ability to interact and work cross functionally within organization 
• Strong planning and organizing skills 
• Strong supplier / market analysis skills 
• Problem solving skills  
• Project management skills 
• Contract management and administration skills  
• Ability to perform under pressure and deadlines 
• Presentation skills and excellent communication skills 

Competencies

• Drives results 
• Deciding and initiating action 
• Collaborates 
• Client focus 
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Cultivates innovation 
• Strategic decision making 
• Analytical thinking 
• Influencing/ gaining commitment 
• Business acumen