Strategic Relationship Manager 1
At a glance
Manager-level Account Management role at Church. Johannesburg · full-time.
Pay not stated Account Management salary
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What you'll do
- Help manage supplier partnerships and procurement initiatives, with the Area Purchasing Manager guiding less complex categories
- Support supplier selection, negotiations, contract rollout and performance reviews to improve service and value
- Work with internal teams to understand purchasing needs and find sourcing options that meet organizational requirements
- Track supplier results against service commitments, contract terms and KPIs, then contribute to improvement efforts
- Use procurement systems for sourcing, purchasing, supplier management and reporting
What you bring
- A completed bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in supply chain, procurement, business administration or a related area
- At least eight years in supply chain, supplier relationships, sourcing, purchasing or another related discipline
- Practical expertise in supplier management, sourcing, outsourcing, negotiations and purchasing
- A current Temple recommend or eligibility to hold one
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced procurement professional building strategic supplier relationship expertise. You’ll work on site in Johannesburg and must be willing to travel within South Africa and internationally as needed.
From the employer
The purpose of the Strategic Relationship Manager 1 (SRM1) is to be an experienced procurement professional who is developing strategic relationship management expertise to help optimize the value of and manages the relationships between Church organizations and preferred suppliers and vendors.
Support the development and management of strategic relationships between Church organizations
and preferred suppliers to optimize value, service delivery, and long-term partnership outcomes.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned supplier relationship management initiatives and less complex procurement categories under the guidance of Area Purchasing Manager.
Build and maintain effective supplier relationships by supporting supplier selection, evaluation, negotiations, contract implementation, and ongoing performance management.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, identify sourcing opportunities, and develop solutions that provide the best value while meeting organizational requirements.
Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels, contract terms, and key performance
indicators, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in leveraging Area and Country spend and supplier partnerships to achieve cost efficiencies, quality
improvements, and risk mitigation.
Provide procurement and supplier relationship management expertise to internal customers
and serve as a liaison between stakeholders and suppliers.
Utilize procurement systems, tools and ERP such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and AX/Dynamics 365, to support sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and reporting activities.
Stay informed on market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to support
effective decision-making and supplier relationship strategies.
May provide guidance, coordination, or team leadership support on specific projects or initiatives as assigned.
Required:
Must hold a current / valid Temple recommend and /or be worthy to possess one.
A completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent post-secondary qualification) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, outsourcing, purchasing, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated supply chain expertise, with proven experience in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, outsourcing, negotiations and purchasing.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively resolve conflicts and build collaborative relationships.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Preferred:
- CPM or CPSM certification.
- MBA.
- English fluency.
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