Cape Town City Centre: Accounts Payable Manager

Manage the full purchasing lifecycle, from requirement intake and supplier sourcing through approvals, contracting, and payment coordination Handle day-to-day procurement activity across technical, commercial, and operational teams using modern finance and expense tools Maintain accurate supplier information, pricing agreements, contract records, and compliance documentation Oversee renewals for software subscriptions, professional services, and recurring vendor arrangements Partner with Finance to ensure correct cost allocation, reconciliations, and spend visibility Prepare procurement-related documentation for annual regulatory and compliance reviews, coordinating with external advisors and auditors as required Develop strong working relationships with suppliers and service providers Lead commercial negotiations to optimise pricing, payment terms, and contractual protections Coordinate contract review and execution in collaboration with legal and risk stakeholders Establish performance measures for key vendors and monitor service delivery, cost efficiency, and reliability Assess existing procurement practices, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement Design and implement scalable procurement policies, approval frameworks, and operating procedures Build structured approaches to supplier onboarding, purchase management, and spend tracking Improve organisational visibility into procurement activity through reporting and dashboards Provide insight-driven recommendations on supplier rationalisation, category strategies, and cost optimisation initiatives Contribute to the long-term evolution of the procurement function as the organisation grows and matures Analyse spend patterns to support responsible and preferential supplier sourcing objectives where applicable Work closely with technical teams on vendor assessments and procurement of specialised tools and services Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and payment cycles Partner with Legal to support contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management Support People Operations and IT with equipment sourcing, workplace services, and employee-related vendors Provide guidance and oversight to junior operations or procurement support roles as the function expands Establish clear quality standards, controls, and accountability across procurement activities Foster a culture of precision, ownership, and continuous improvement Skills & Experience: Professional certifications in procurement (CIPS or CSCP) beneficial Minimum 8 years in a Procurement, Accounts Payable Operational role Fintech, tech, or multinational environment experience Demonstrated ability to execute procurement operations Implementation of new tools, procurement processes and building frameworks from scratch Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on