Vendor Management Specialist – senior – FirstRand Bank Limited
Job Description
Role Overview
FirstRand Bank Limited is looking for a dedicated professional to handle procurement procedures, service level agreements, and contracting activities efficiently within the institution. The appointee will build and enhance connections with external suppliers and collaborators while maintaining strict oversight of performance targets, legal duties, and client standards. This role forms part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment where professionals tackle diverse challenges.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will champion robust supplier administration methods, boosting cooperation with external collaborators to evaluate and enhance active partnerships. Responsibilities include coordinating internal departments with external providers, providing tactical guidance regarding operational supplier oversight, and exhibiting strong influencing capabilities to address identified business risks. Furthermore, the specialist will support issue resolution to protect supplier relations, advance regulatory compliance by refining operational policies, and examine total cost data alongside business case viability. Commercial insights will be applied during financial planning, helping internal units determine optimal acquisition strategies for goods and services while adhering to established governance frameworks and risk management protocols.
Candidate Requirements
Applicants must possess a relevant tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science Honours, Engineering degree, or a Supply Chain qualification. Candidates should bring five to seven years of progressive background in supplier administration or procurement within a comparably sized enterprise, including two to three years of information and communications technology exposure. Professional CIPS certification is considered advantageous. Individuals must demonstrate thorough familiarity with supplier administration frameworks, relationship building, contract oversight, and procurement functions within the banking sector. Strong analytical aptitude, robust commercial acumen, and the capability to interpret metrics to resolve intricate challenges are essential. Ideal applicants are assertive relationship builders who operate effectively across all organizational levels, from operational personnel to executive leadership.
Additional Perks
Personnel will enjoy opportunities to collaborate across various business units and network at a group level within an engaging environment.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted before 2026-11-09.
Submit your application through the employer’s application page: Apply now.
Closing date: 8 November 2026.
