Head Group Third-party Management: Relationship And Contract Management

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Third-party vendor management
Contract negotiation and management
Risk and regulatory compliance
The Head Group Third Party Management role is accountable for the strategic oversight, governance, and performance management of critical third-party vendors to ensure value delivery and compliance

Job Summary

  • The Head Group Third Party Management role is accountable for the strategic oversight, governance, and performance management of critical third-party vendors to ensure value delivery and compliance.
  • This position leads a team of Third-Party Relationship Managers, driving best practice vendor governance and acting as a bridge between procurement, business units, and third-party owners.
  • The role involves managing vendor risk, supporting contract negotiations, building strong stakeholder relationships, and fostering a strong leadership culture within the team.

Matching Summary

The Head Group Third Party Management role is accountable for the strategic oversight, governance, and performance management of critical third-party vendors to ensure value delivery and compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Third-party vendor management
  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Risk and regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder and executive engagement
  • Operational resilience and incident management
  • Team leadership and talent development

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic and design thinking
  • Business acumen
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaboration skills
  • Experience with global and multinational suppliers
  • Experience in regulated industries

Key Requirements

  • Post Graduate Degree or equivalent NQF8
  • 12+ years experience in vendor management or related fields
  • Experience managing critical or regulated third-party arrangements
  • Proven leadership in complex matrix structures
  • Experience implementing governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
  • Legal qualification preferred

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