Job Description

The Procurement Manager - Corporate Procurement is a strategic role responsible for managing sourcing, category management, supplier governance, and commercial negotiations across all corporate categories. The role supports the organisation in securing cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality goods and services, while enabling value creation, risk management, and supplier performance optimisation. Strong experience in financial services procurement and exposure to multi-category sourcing--including IT, Marketing, HR, Finance, Professional Services, Facilities, Corporate Operations, and Travel--is essential.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Develop and execute sourcing strategies across a broad range of corporate categories (IT, Marketing, HR, Finance, Consulting, Facilities, Operations, Travel, Corporate Services). Conduct market and spend analysis, supplier risk assessments, and benchmarking to inform category plans. Lead RFQ/RFP/tender processes aligned to business needs and compliance requirements. Drive cost optimisation, value improvement, and supplier consolidation initiatives.

Corporate Procurement Leadership

Manage procurement across multiple corporate domains, including software and digital tools, marketing agencies, HR & wellness partners, consulting services, office services, and facilities maintenance. Support organisational transformation, sustainability initiatives, corporate projects, and operational improvements. Work with business units on demand planning, budgeting, and aligning spend to strategic priorities.

Supplier & Contract Management

Manage the full supplier lifecycle from onboarding to performance management. Drive contract drafting, negotiation, renewal, and compliance with Legal & Compliance. Monitor SLA/KPI performance, escalate risks, and implement corrective actions. Maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring accountability and value delivery.

Governance, Compliance & B-BBEE Alignment

Ensure adherence to procurement policy, FSCA regulatory expectations, Risk, Compliance, Audit and InfoSec standards. Drive B-BBEE procurement compliance and supplier transformation integration across sourcing activities. Maintain complete procurement documentation, reporting, and audit-ready records.

Stakeholder Management & Advisory

Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders at operational and executive levels. Act as a commercial advisor on procurement best practices, pricing models, risk exposure, and supplier strategy. Facilitate planning workshops, category reviews, and decision-making forums.

Reporting, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Prepare procurement dashboards, cost-saving reports, and supplier performance insights for senior management. Analyse category spend trends and assess risks and strategic opportunities. Support process improvement, system updates, policy enhancements, and procurement maturity development.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field. 7-10 years' procurement experience with solid exposure across multiple corporate categories preferably within the financial services sector. Demonstrated capability in negotiations, contract management, and supplier governance. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage multiple strategic and operational priorities in a dynamic environment. CIPS, CPM, or related professional certification. Experience with SAP, or similar procurement/ERP systems. Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Experience with B-BBEE procurement management. Exposure to compliance, governance, audit, or risk frameworks.

Closing date: 10 December 2025