Job Description

Company Description
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Category Advisor (Mining Equipment), to Support commercial activities for a specific portfolio of categories to deliver improved business performance through commercial agreements, enabling innovation, supplier partnering and internal stakeholder collaboration.
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
Guided by our purpose and values. We enable high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives," delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing worldwide. Our activities include all aspects: exploration, mining, processing and blending, shipping, marketing, and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As a Category Advisor (Mining Equipment), you will provide services as required, and your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the safe operation of the commercial environment, performing regular risk assessments and raising any risks/issues immediately

• Comply with relevant policies and standards, and particularly the Contractor Performance Management policy and procedures, to enable achievement of gold-standard contractor safety performance
• Performance and Delivery
• General

• Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.
• Commercial Value Delivery and Supplier Partnering

• Support the development of category, sourcing, and contracting strategies and plans through data gathering and analysis, and responsibly execute allocated sourcing and contracting activities.
• Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions that position Anglo American as a partner of choice.
• Optimise value through innovation, risk mitigation and growth throughout the relationship life cycle.
• Follow a set of global standards for suppliers and contractors to enable delivery in a safe and socially acceptable way and ensure that the organisation sources from responsible suppliers.
• Support the implementation of commercial strategies to support business needs and improve value delivery.
• Adhere to value creation and supplier engagement strategies that align with the global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and business priorities.
• Planning

• Actively track commercial dashboard KPIs (e.g., cycle times, contract coverage, category/supplier/ contractor performance, etc) and proactively address and escalate issues.
• Provide support with the development of category strategies through the analysis and gathering of data
• Identify, enable and track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements.
• Sourcing and Contracts Management

• Compile and execute allocated sourcing events, contracting and contract management (including administration), supplier/contract performance management and initiative management.
• Support with effectively executing contracts, administrative duties like price files, variations and amendments.
• Implement value delivery plans for routine and tactical sourcing & contracting and contractor management activities.
• Execute effective and efficient commercial activities relating to corporate, regional or BU contracts in a timely and value-driven manner, including timely and accurate capturing of price updates for contracts in the system.
• Create proactive visibility and continuous improvement of the sourcing and contracts pipeline related to the allocated portfolio.
• Regular, timely and accurate reporting of routine and tactical sourcing & contracting activities
• Implement value opportunities and mitigate risks of the portfolio.
• Commercial Agreements

• Support a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital, and cost reduction. Implement sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives, and associated business cases that advance Anglo Americans' technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to drive change in value and deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide support regarding supplier performance management of select suppliers and address escalated issues.
• Inclusive Procurement

• Support input to and delivery against inclusive procurement and commercial plans to ensure targets are met against scheduled milestones.
• Understand community-specific needs and identify value creation opportunities.
• Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement with stakeholders aligned with the global and regional Inclusive Procurement strategies.
• Execute and adhere to an Inclusive Procurement programme that will increase host community commercial participation and support the development of thriving communities.
• Sustainability and Social

• Support a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction.
• Provide support with implementing sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives, and associated business cases that advance Anglo American's technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to drive step change in value and deliver innovation. solutions
• Supply Chain Excellence

• Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within the team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Support Supply Chain Managers and Company Representatives in implementing and operationalising active contracts.
• Identify opportunities for improved ways of working and enhanced commoditised execution.
• People and Teams

• Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness.
• Adhere to planned timeframes on commercial activities.
• Support cross-functional team interactions with internal stakeholders.
• Drive own performance management and personal learning.
• Governance and Compliance

• Comply with standards, designated system, governance, ethical and legal requirements.

This position is in Kumba Iron Ore in Supply Chain (NC) at a Band 6 (D1) level and reports to the Category Manager Directs.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management/Procurement or a relevant discipline on NQF7.
• A postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics Management/Procurement or a relevant discipline on NQF8.
• SA Drivers Licence: Code B (Light Vehicle)

Technical Knowledge

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience with sound technical knowledge across the Supply Chain value chain.
• Knowledge on integrating Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub-disciplines.
• Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement.
• Sound knowledge of commercial, negotiation and deal-making, business case development, and investment appraisal.
• Category Management, sourcing & contracting with Total Cost Ownership approach.
• Supplier Relationship Management.
• Business Planning, Business Case development.
• Working knowledge of regional and local Inclusive Procurement requirements.

Additional Information
Who are we?
Anglo American is a diversified global mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers worldwide.
As responsible miners of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum, and other precious metals, such as iron ore, coal, and nickel, we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate, and society.
What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards, too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing constantly.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so everyone can fulfil their potential.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. During this process, you can upload your CV and other relevant documentation.

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