Job title : Claims Procurement : Service Provider Relationship Manager
Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion
Deadline : September 30, 2025
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Role Purpose
Effectively manage strategic partnerships across our network of service providers by fostering a long-term, value-driven relationships, ensuring service excellence, and aligning service provider performance with our business objectives.Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business studies, Supply Chain, or a related field5+ years’ experience in relationship / account management, vendor management, or similar rolesProven track record of managing external relationships and driving performance improvement.Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.Comfortable with frequent travel (up to 50-70% of the time).Proficiency in MS Office and relationship management tools.Ability to work independently, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Duties & Responsibilities
Internal Process
Build, maintain, and grow a strong professional relationship with key service providers to foster mutual trust, collaboration, and performance improvementAssess provider performance through qualitative feedback, KPIs, SLAs, CSIs, VOC and other performance metrics. Address underperformance with actionable improvement plansLead discussions around contractual terms, service issues, and potential disputes. Drive win-win outcomes through effective negotiation and diplomacyAssess level of client satisfactions with current service providers and make recommendations to address shortcomingAnalyse all benefits, risks and costs of proposed strategies / service providers to determine whether they are viableAct as the central point of contact between the business and service providers, ensuring alignment on objectives, policies, and service expectationsWork closely with internal teams (e.g., claims, actuarial, underwriting and service) to communicate provider capabilities, risks, and opportunitiesStay informed on industry trends, emerging providers, and competitive benchmarks to support informed decision-makingFrequently travel to service provider locations for site visits, performance discussions, problem-solving, and strategic alignmentClient
Continuously monitor turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance client service deliveryDrive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards in order to ensure that clients receive appropriate advice and serviceManage client query processes and ensure that queries are tracked, accurately resolved and used as a mechanism to improve client service and business processesProvide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholdersMake recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibilityParticipate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client servicePeople
Build strong relationships through providing specialist know-how and leadership to others, expressing positive expectationsContinuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialisationPositively influence and manage change and offer specialist support where requiredContribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas and involvement of colleagues and staffParticipate and contribute to a culture of work centric thinking, productivity, service delivery and quality managementTake ownership for driving career developmentFinance
Contribute to the financial planning process within mandated areaIdentify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiencyManage financial and other company resources under your control with due respectProvide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forumCompetencies
Relationship-building and stakeholder influenceStrategic thinking and operational insightAdaptability and problem-solving under pressureStrong verbal and written communicationHigh emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivityCollaborative mindset and professional presenceDeadline : 22nd August,2025
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