Western Cape: Accounts Payable Manager posted by Communicate Finance

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 4–8+ 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 (***)***-****, quoting Ref: CTF022064.

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