Procurement Consultant

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description At OM Bank, we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose- building something unique and aspirational, always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity. The Procurement Consultant supports the digital bank's technology-driven environment by developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure secure, compliant, and efficient procurement of ICT systems, software, financial, digital and marketing services. The role ensures adherence to governance across critical categories - technology and other. The position sits within Partner Management and is reliant on collaboration, engagement and relationship building with internal stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesThird-Party Sourcing Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies aligned to the bank's objectives and third-party strategy. Conduct market analysis to identify fintech trends, digital innovation within and outside of the partner landscape. Execute the RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) processes with a focus on vendors who provide high-value and high return. Ensure sourcing is compliant with banking procurement governance and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with third-party management frameworks and maintain evidence for audit readiness. Manage end-to-end supplier introduction and engagement process, including documentation collection and validation Cross-Functional Collaboration Engage with different teams to align sourcing with roadmap priorities. Support pre-contract requirements for new vendors; identify and help mitigate risks before onboarding Liaise between vendors and internal teams as part of RFx process (Legal, Procurement, Finance, Cyber Security, and business owners) to communicate stages, updates and next steps. Coordinate with governance teams to ensure regulatory alignment. Act as liaison between potential service providers and business; coordinate engagements, document actions and manage communication Contracting Support & Commercial Administration Drive 100% compliance across the RFx process from NDA stage and questionnaire completion to assisting with contractual agreement closeout Work closely with legal and business to ensure third-party contracts include appropriate contract requirements and information for drafting. Support and liaise with business to drive contract management adherence and supplier relationships. Collate pricing, terms and related information to assist with negotiations when required.Ongoing Partner Monitoring for Continuous Improvement Ensure cadence is in place for all SteerCos as per contractual obligations Support with tracking against meeting cadence and supporting documentation Tracking of renewal dates to assist with partner review and engagements based on business strategy Reporting, Insights, Data Analysis & Operational Governance Collate, analyze, and interpret data to support reporting for partner management sourcing Maintain a centralized database within the supplier portal of current partners and alternate service providers Maintain and update all templates as per the Sourcing and RFx process within the third-party procurement standards Identify and escalate policy/regulatory non-compliance.Experience 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk management, third-party/vendor risk, IT audit, procurement/vendor governance, or related fields. Experience conducting or supporting security due diligence and third-party risk assessments, including review of SaaS/cloud service providers. Experience in TPRM, due diligence, and vendor governance; exposure to contracts and procurement processes. Ability to interpret data and flag risks. Technical Knowledge Banking, digital and technology procurement landscape Strong digital literacy and ability to work with data, dashboards, and reporting tools.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, Legal or ICT 4+ years consulting or procurement experience Experience within the partner management, RFx, bid management spaceSystems, Tools & Platforms TPM supplier portal Due diligence databases - local and global Microsoft Office Suite Project Management and mapping tools (Jira, Lucid).Skills & Competencies Strong organization and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication. Analytical thinking and structured problem solving. Cross-cultural competence and adaptability. Service provider advisory and stakeholder influence capability. Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration; comfortable working independently. Project management, contract support, supplier engagement and management Systems, processes, deadline oriented and best practice methodology Analytical and reporting capabilities (dashboards, metrics, insights). Skills Action Planning, Computer Literacy, Contract Administration, Contract Management, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Financial Acumen, Global Procurement, Information Retrieval, Management Reporting, Negotiation, Oral Communications, Presenting Solutions, Report Review, Supplier Management Competencies Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Manages Complexity Optimizes Work Processes Education NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent Closing Date 30 March 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. The Old Mutual Story! Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.