Procurement Team Leader

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

What will you do?

The Procurement Team Leader is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for managing the daily operational activities of the procurement function within our fast-paced short-term insurance environment. This role ensures the team executes strategic sourcing plans, maintains vendor compliance, manages contract administration, and supports cost optimization initiatives.

The successful candidate will guide and mentor junior team members, ensuring high standards of execution and adherence to all procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirments: 

Qualifications

• Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or Business Administration or related field (essential).
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CIMA) advantageous. 

Experience

• Minimum 4-8years’ experience in procurement and supply chain, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience within financial services or insurance environment preferred.
• Proven experience in vendor governance, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Practical experience in contract administration, strategic sourcing execution, and vendor governance. Exposure to procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., Searchlight, JDE, Oracle, SAP, Coupa).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Operations & Team Leadership

• Supervise the day-to-day workflow of the procurement team, allocating tasks and ensuring timely execution of all procurement processes (vendor onboarding, RFx, rate administration, compliance checks).
• Provide first-line mentorship, guidance, and coaching to team members.
• Manage operational relationships with key internal stakeholders (Claims, Underwriting, IT, Legal) to facilitate procurement needs.

2. Contract & Vendor Administration

• Business Contract Management: Oversee and manage the contract filing process, ensuring all documents (MSA, NDAs, Service Agreements) are accurately recorded and easily accessible.
• Re-Contracting: Support the re-contracting process for critical services, particularly in IT, by coordinating with legal and business owners.
• Vendor Engagement: Coordinate vendor correspondence and manage the approval process for independent contractors.

3. Sourcing and Rate Administration Support

• RFx Coordination: Lead the coordination and administrative steps for RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, ensuring strict compliance with internal RFx policies.
• Rate Administration: Maintain continuous interaction with relevant stakeholders to ensure sourcing aligns with MSA agreements and support rate negotiation efforts.
• Cost-Saving Initiatives: Actively participate in and support identified cost-saving initiatives and track performance against targets.

4. Compliance and B-BBEE Administration

• Vendor Onboarding: Ensure all necessary documentation is collected and verified to onboard vendors in strict accordance with the company’s sourcing policy.
• B-BBEE: Manage the accurate recording, frequent updating, and filing of vendors’ B-BBEE information to ensure compliance with transformation targets.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure the team adheres to all internal procurement policies, regulatory guidelines, and audit requirements

What will make you successful in this role?

Key Deliverables

• Effective supervision and high-quality execution of team tasks, as measured by turnaround times and accuracy.
• 100% adherence to contract filing standards and timely initiation of contract renewal cycles
• Timely and compliant onboarding of all new vendors, with complete documentation.
• Accurate and current B-BBEE records for all active vendors.
• Reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Quantifiable contribution to annualized cost savings targets through effective sourcing and negotiation support.

Competencies

• Operational leadership and people supervision.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance landscapes in South African procurement.
• Detail-oriented and data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and procurement-specific tools.

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Deadline to apply: 19 December 2025. 

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