Cape Town City Centre: Accounts Payable Manager

Own and execute the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, vendor assessment, quoting, approvals, contract coordination, and payments Manage day-to-day procurement requests and payments across all departments, including engineering, finance, operations, legal, and product, using tools such as Dext and Xero Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing schedules, contracts, and compliance documentation Track, manage, and optimise renewals for SaaS tools, systems, and ongoing service contracts Partner closely with Finance to ensure accurate account coding, reconciliations, and spend reporting Prepare all procurement-related documentation and evidence for annual B-BBEE verification, liaising with auditors or consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance Manage supplier relationships, monitoring performance and service delivery while maintaining strong commercial partnerships Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and value-driven agreements Coordinate contract reviews with Legal to ensure compliance with internal standards and risk frameworks Establish and monitor vendor KPIs relating to cost, quality, and service delivery Identify gaps in current procurement and payables processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives Design, implement, or optimise procurement workflows, approval matrices, policies, and documentation standards Build scalable systems for spend visibility, supplier onboarding, and purchase management Develop reporting standards or dashboards to improve company-wide spend transparency Provide strategic recommendations for supplier consolidation, category management, and cost savings Analyse procurement spend to optimise preferential procurement outcomes, identifying opportunities to shift spend toward higher-scoring or black-owned suppliers where appropriate Contribute to defining a long-term procurement strategy aligned with business growth Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, IT, and Security on technical vendor assessments Work closely with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and payment cycles Partner with Legal on contract negotiation, compliance, and risk mitigation Support People Operations and IT with equipment procurement, benefits vendors, and office services Initially operate as an individual contributor, with the potential to oversee and develop a junior coordinator as the function scales Establish a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and attention to detail Skills & Experience: Minimum 48 years experience in Accounts Payable, procurement, vendor management, or a related operational role Proven experience executing day-to-day procurement activities independently Demonstrated success in improving procurement processes, implementing tools, or building frameworks from the ground up Strong commercial negotiation experience, particularly with service providers and SaaS vendors Experience within high-growth tech, fintech, or multinational environments is advantageous Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a hands-on execution mindset Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environment Familiarity with procurement systems, financial systems, and workflow tools Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CSCP, or similar) are advantageous but not required Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on