Junior Sourcing Specialist at Santam Insurance

What will make you successful in this 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 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 training would be beneficial.
• BComm (preferable) or equivalent being a Procurement 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 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