Sourcing Specialist at Santam Insurance

This role will support the Motor Procurement Manager in executing procurement strategies for Claims Procurement within the Santam Group. The successful candidate will manage specific motor commodities to ensure Santam Claims Services achieves its objective of “Delivering peace of Mind” to our valued customers.

What will make you successful in this role?

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

• Classification of spend and detailed analysis of spend.
• Development of procurement business cases.
• Initiate procurement initiatives and development of approved category plans.
• Sourcing and contracting management of commodities within the category 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.

Qualifications And Experience

BComm (preferable) or equivalent being a Procurement Qualification with other relevant qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with LLB or any recognised legal degree is desirable
• Member of Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with level 4/5 or equivalent CIPS training.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting and supplier management across multiple spend categories.
• Minimum of 5-7 years practical experience in procurement and/or supply chain environment

(Preferable) in a short term insurance 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