Sourcing Specialist: Print (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) at Santam Insurance

What will you do?

• This career opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist: Print is available at Santam for the Group Sourcing: Procurement department, the role is based in Bellville, Cape Town. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. 
• This role will primarily support the Procurement Manager: Marketing & Communications in overseeing all aspects of print sourcing and production. Your role is to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of printed materials across a variety of formats and channels, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.  

What will make you successful in this role?

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting of print services.
• Manage relationships with printers, and production partners to ensure optimal performance and value.
• Collaborate with design, marketing, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure print requirements are met to specification and deadline.
• Evaluate print suppliers and maintain a high-performing vendor roster through performance metrics, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Management of costs and achieve savings against the budget.   
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and show acumen towards driving new initiatives.   
• Manage print supplier relationships; manage contracted database and new contracts. Ensure necessary compliance processes are adhered to.  
• Internal stakeholder management between procurement, operations/business and clients.  
• Attend and provide support in required Cross Functional Sourcing Team meetings.  
• Support procurement manager 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

• Relevant Diploma / Degree and/or or a minimum of 10 years practical experience in print procurement.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of print processes 
• Understanding of substrates and materials (paper stocks, packaging materials, inks, coatings)
• Familiarity with finishing techniques (lamination, varnishing, embossing, die-cutting)
• Ability to read and interpret print specifications and technical artwork files
• 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  

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Being resilient - Contributing through others