Strategic Sourcing Specialist IT

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POSITION INFO:

Location: South Africa (Hybrid / On-site options)

Join a leading payments provider driving innovation across South Africa’s digital payments ecosystem. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist (IT) will lead end-to-end procurement for ICT categories, ensuring best-in-class sourcing, cost optimisation, and supplier performance.

Key Focus Areas:

• Strategic sourcing and category management across IT Security, Cloud Services, Data, Systems Operations, Software Asset Management, and Support

• Lead contract negotiations, vendor management, and governance compliance

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency

• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and Risk teams to align procurement with business goals

Requirements:

• BCom / CIPS qualification (essential)

• 7–10 years’ IT procurement experience (preferably in Financial Services or ICT)

• Strong background in contract management, stakeholder engagement, and supplier development

• Proven record in delivering strategic sourcing outcomes and driving transformation (BBBEE)