Strategic Sourcing Specialist IT

Recruiter:

PartnerUp (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

3093144188

Date posted:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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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)

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