About the position
Introduction
The position of Senior Manager: Procurement Operations is currently vacant. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Finance Officer and will be based at Head Office - Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be between R 1,613,106 and R2,016,382 per annum dependent on skills and experience
The closing date for applications will be Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Senior Manager: Procurement Operations will be required to perform the following KPA responsibilities:
- Provide strategic planning, management, and monitoring of all procurement operations for Head Office and related business units.
- Oversee contracted procurement consultants, procurement compliance, and risk controls.
- Drive digital transformation in procurement systems and data analytics to improve transparency and operational efficiency.
- Implement and maintain rigorous procurement governance, including adherence to the Medical Schemes Act, B-BBEE Codes, POPIA, and KingIV principles.
- Manage and monitor procurement budgets, expenditure, and reporting in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and relevant Committees.
- Lead the preparation of procurement reports, submissions, and documentation required for Board and Committee decision-making.
- Ensure alignment of procurement activities with GEMS strategy, policies, and financial objectives.
- Manage, mentor, and develop procurement staff to ensure operational excellence, performance improvement, and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of ethics, accountability, and member value within the Procurement unit.
- Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate procurement risks and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification Requirements:
- A Degree, B-Tech, Bachelors, or Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Economics, or a related qualification.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
- A minimum of 8 years' experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement, with 5 years at a managerial level.
- Proven experience in managing tender processes, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Knowledge of financial management, procurement systems, and risk management frameworks.
- Experience within a medical scheme or regulated environment will be advantageous.
Skills:
- Strong leadership, planning, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent business acumen and understanding of procurement and financial frameworks.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead digitisation and process improvement initiatives.
- Exceptional writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and high professional standards.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Integrity: Acts ethically and transparently in all dealings.
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns procurement to organisational goals.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of outcomes and performance.
- Decision-Making: Applies sound judgment based on data and analysis.
- Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across departments.
- Innovation: Promotes continuous improvement and modernisation.
- Resilience: Performs effectively under pressure.
- Service Orientation: Focused on delivering quality, value-driven results.
- People Development: Coaches and motivates team members.
Desirable:
- Experience within the medical scheme or healthcare industry.
- Understanding of healthcare data, regulatory reporting requirements, and compliance processes.
Interested?
GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity - submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
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GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
An employee must be in their current role for at 12 months before they will be considered for other vacancies within the Scheme.
GEMS reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment.
Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.
GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration.
