A leading South African asset management organisation with a significant mandate to manage large-scale investments on behalf of public sector entities is seeking to appoint a Sourcing and Vendor Manager (IT Contracts & SLA) within its Information Technology function.

This role is critical in driving effective vendor governance, procurement efficiency, and service delivery excellence across the organisation’s IT supplier ecosystem.

To manage end-to-end sourcing, vendor performance, and contract governance within the IT environment, ensuring alignment to business needs, compliance frameworks, cost efficiency, and service quality standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, IT, or Business Administration

• Certification in ITIL, ISO 20000 Service Level Management, or equivalent (advantageous)

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Vendor Management

• At least 5 years’ experience within an IT environment

• Strong understanding of Service Level Management and ITIL processes

• Experience in contract management and IT procurement environments

• Develop and implement IT procurement and demand plans aligned to business needs

• Manage vendor evaluation, appointment, and onboarding processes

• Oversee full contract lifecycle management and governance compliance

• Monitor and report on SLA performance and vendor compliance

• Conduct vendor due diligence across financial, security, DR, and business continuity domains

• Manage vendor relationships and service improvement initiatives

• Support IT cost management and ensure alignment to budget targets

• Drive escalation resolution and service issue management

• Contribute to IT strategy alignment with vendors and stakeholders

• Support assessment of IT implications in mergers and acquisitions

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Strategic and analytical thinking ability

• Excellent communication and relationship management

• Vendor governance and performance management capability

• Financial acumen and cost optimisation focus

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• Strong leadership, influence, and problem-solving skills

• High level of professionalism, credibility, and integrity