Global IT / Systems Procurement Manager

Our client is an internationally known, global i-gaming brand who have locations situation across the world including UK, South Africa, Estonia, Spain, Sweden and many more. They all work hard towards one end goal; to create the very best online Sportsbook product.

• 10+ Years of Relevant Experience
• Role is based in Durban, South Africa
• Certification Required - MCIPS or similar preferred

Strong Technology background
Global project and strategy experience
Effective people leader
Process and execution skills, e.g. able to prepare presentations for CXO
Strong stakeholder management, able to influence CXO
Commercial acumen
SO NOT MANUFACTURING BUYER / SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE but must have worked for a global technology company

Full Job Description
The candidates primary responsibility will be to oversee and enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their Category Management Team, all while upholding the utmost standards of purchase quality and procurement ethics. If youre ready to take on a pivotal role in maintaining excellence in procurement, we encourage you to apply. Join us in ensuring top-notch management of procurement operations while driving quality and value.

What you will do:
Category Management, Strategy, and Leadership

• Drive the Category Management strategy, and portfolio to deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes. This role will be accountable for leading the Category Management teams across all Indirect Categories with a core focus on Technology. The leader will deliver the Category Strategy across all Technology, Professional Services, and Facilities and lead a team of Category/ Procurement professionals. The role leader will report directly to the Group Head of Procurement/ CPO with a truly global remit.

Strategic Planning and Delivery

• Execution of group-wide sourcing, procurement, category, and supplier management strategies that support the group, organizational, and other functional strategies.
• Implementing strategies to reduce procurement costs and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve the organizations bottom line.
• Analyzing insights, spending data, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for optimization in sourcing, procurement and supplier management.

Supplier, Contract, and Stakeholder Management

• Managing the contract and supplier management team to ensure the timely execution of contracts and effective supplier performance.
• Engaging with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with expectations.
• Manage the capabilities required for end-to-end contract lifecycle and supplier relationship management.

People

• Planning, recruiting, and managing team capacity to ensure the team is fully staffed and equipped with the resources and skillset required for team effectiveness.
• Coaching team members to continuously develop their capabilities, enabling improved performance and company culture.
• Managing employee performance in line with company values and principles.

Knowledge Practice and Continuous Improvement

• Ensuring team adoption of and adherence to procurement policies and practices to ensure effective and compliant delivery.
• Implementation of actions to mitigate the occurrence or impact of risk.
• Internal - Intellectual Property
• Make recommendations on ethical sourcing, procurement, category, and supplier management that support the groups operational requirements, sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.

What you will need:

• Type of Qualification - Relevant Diploma/Degree/ Engineering/ Technical / Finance Degree
• Certification Required - MCIPS or similar preferred

The salary range is up to R1.3 million + 2 annual bonuses and benefits

Benefits:
R2000 Medical Aid subsidy (Discovery or Momentum)
Provident Fund with Alexander Forbes. You can choose to contribute 3, 4 or 5% of your CTC on a monthly basis and we will match your contribution
School Subsidies: Creche (R800 per month to help you cover the cost up to the age of 3) / Pre-school (R400 per month up to the age of 6) / High school (depending on your years of service, we will subsidize high school fees)
Insured Benefits: Group Life / Income Protector / Funeral Fund / Capital Disability)
Canteen, Gym, Concierge, L&D etc

This role is based in Durban, and is hybrid working role (meaning 3 days would be office based and 2 days would be working from home)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R1 000 000,00 - R1 300 000,00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the Right to work for any employer in South Africa?
• Do you live within commutable distance to Durban?
• Do you have excellent command of the English language?
• Do you have a University degree or equivalent in the field of Information Technology / Commerce and/or Project Management
• Are you comfortable working for an i-gaming/online casino industry?
• Do you have 4-6 years management experience?
• What is your notice period?
• What is your desired salary package for this position?
• Do you have 10+ years of relevant work experience in either IT SaaS, IT support services or IT infrastructure companies?
• Do you have a purchasing management professional qualification