Strategic Sourcing Specialist IT
PartnerUp (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg
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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advice and guidance to influence sourcing decisions, ensure compliance, and deliver commercial value.
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• +-6 years experience in IT procurement, ideally within the financial services sector
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