Supplier Relationship Manager

Overview

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

This role is accountable for the development and implementation of parts of the procurement strategy, and the execution of tactical business plans at an operational level, through other managers and their teams, over periods of 3 months to 1 year.

• Create a Supplier Relationship Management “SRM” capability within procurement by embedding the SRM framework and methodology.
• Developing and agreeing minimum standards and processes, aligned to the SRM objectives for the organization.
• Creating a knowledge management tool set, templates and guides to enable effective implementation.
• Establish and manage a fit-for-purpose business partnering model to support procurement transformation across the organization.
• Target commercial benefits through the supplier relationship management methodology of contract management and continuous optimisation.
• Ensure procurement SOPs, minimum standards are updated, are aligned to procurement policy and reflect best practices. Enact change management as required for procurement and supported business areas.
• Support procurement policy reviews, continuous improvement and effective implementation across supported business areas.
• Leadership and Direction:
  Communicate action plans and motivate people to achieve business goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Identify stakeholders, understand their needs, and respond to support business decisions.
• Budgeting:
  Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Performance Management:
  Set objectives, manage performance, and take corrective action where required.
• Organisational Capability Building:
  Identify development needs and implement capability-building actions, including coaching and training.

• TA Interview:
  This will be a discussion with our Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to give you an understanding of our business, our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow us the opportunity to get to know you more and ensure OMI can meet your career aspirations.
• Panel Interview:
  This will be with 2 members of the Senior Leadership of the Hiring Team and 1 member of the HC Leadership Team.
• Technical & Psychometric Assessments:
  These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with Vetting through an external service provider & Internal Verification.
• Final Feedback.

Note:

Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot accept any applications after the closing date.

Action Planning, Building Capability, Contract Administration, Contract Management, Data Controls, Data Management, Executing Plans, Financial Acumen, Global Procurement, Negotiation, Oral Communications, Organizational Capability, Performance Management (PM), Presenting Solutions, Procurement Management, Project Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management Software

Business Insight, Communicates Effectively, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability, Financial Acumen, Manages Complexity, Persuades, Plans and Aligns

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom):
Supply Chain Management (Required), NQF Level 9 – Masters

03 February 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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