Job Description

Company Description

-We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient and agile - it's a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business - creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business.





-Purpose of the role:

Manage the supply of strategic Upstream Commodities and Services to the De Beers Group of Companies (GoC) to ensure


maximum benefit and value add, in line with the organization's strategic needs operational and contractual compliance to minimize risk to the business strategic supplier relationship management
Lead the definition and implementation of category strategies to drive


value delivery spend/cost optimisation supply risk mitigation with specific emphasis on identifying and realizing opportunities to reduce costs in a sustainable manner while achieving company objectives (i.e.: local spend and HDSA spend)
Be responsible for creating and maintaining strategic and non-strategic contracts for the De Beers group. Be accountable for the development of relationships with strategic suppliers and management of specific Total Cost of Ownership benefits to ensure business requirements are satisfied

Key result Areas:

Lead the development, improvement and roll out of category strategies with the requisite input and buy in from the key stakeholders internally and relevant functional leadership based on strategic sourcing strategies principles.


Ensure that end-to-end sourcing, contracting and contracts management activities and ensure the execution of all contract's administrative activities for all strategic Category contracts in the region Negotiate and conclude strategic Category agreements Work with Group Legal to develop bespoke agreements that outline innovation, joint development, technical, commercial, relationship and performance expectations as well as associated joint initiatives Support the Supply Chain Supply chain manager function
Sustainability & Social


Understand community specific ESG needs and drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement with all stakeholders Ensure that initiatives and approaches in category and supplier strategies are embedded in strategic supplier relationships and agreements Embed clear Inclusive Procurement expectations, targets and initiatives in commercial agreements Support the Inclusive Procurement team and drive a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction Develop an integrated, medium to long term category vision, aligned to the global vision. Negotiate and manage high value and production critical strategic commodity and service contracts
Supplier relationship management and supplier sourcing strategies are managed to ensure on time and in full receiving of required products and services.


Drive and support a consistent approach to develop and maintain key supplier relationships Ensure stakeholder maps, engagement forums and value delivery plans are defined to enable the rollout of category strategies and value delivery Review and manage vendor performance and contractual compliance
Supply Chain Excellence


Work with the CoE to define, adopt and improve commercial excellence and leading practice Lead the adoption of standards, new ways of working and systems usage Establish and oversee relevant category specific Community of Practices and Monitor that supplier performance, based on contractual KPIs is updated Manage contractual risks and support the Supply chain manager & operational team resolve escalated contractual issues or any escalated issues Ensure effective contract execution through appropriate maintenance processes Integrating client and technical requirements with business objectives and benchmarking both pricing and commodity performance of strategic commodities against industry peers Rationalizing supplier base by consolidating and contracting off-contract spending
People & Teams


Lead, develop and coach a team of collaborative commercial professionals Oversee and manage work planning, execution, resource balancing and team performance as well as tracking team's adherence to planned timeframes
Governance & Compliance


Manage compliance to: + Internal De Beers and Supply Chain Governance requirements for all team members and pertaining to all Sourcing and Contract Management activities in set portfolio
+ Applicable legislative requirements pertaining to all Commercial activities in set portfolio


Qualifications

-Degree in Commercial/Business/Engineering disciplines Advanced university qualifications, preferably in business administration, commerce, or other relevant discipline (such as MBA, MCIPs) will be an advantage Extensive experience in Supply Chain or Mining/Plant/ Maintenance environment or Downstream environments

Experience

5-10-year relevant sourcing and category management experience. 5-10-year experience in both

Direct and Indirect category management and sourcing is required.

Proven track record of extensive practical experience in relevant field Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain Safety & sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement Strong commercial, negotiation and deal-making, business case development, investment appraisal Working knowledge of local legislative and De Beers requirements pertaining to Inclusive Procurement and Responsible Sourcing relating to set portfolio Advanced Category Management and sourcing & contracting knowledge with TCO approach Advanced skills in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and SPM (Supplier Performance Management) Critical and systems thinking capability 3 - 5-year experience in the leadership and management of people is required

Skills and Competencies:

Technical

Supplier Relationship Management Procurement Policy & Process Industry and Market Research Supplier Negotiation Category Knowledge TCO Modeling Spend Analytics Contracts Management, Creation and Approval Supplier Governance Managing Complex Cross Functional Business Relationships Sourcing Strategy Formulation & Value Creation

Non-technical:

Interpersonal skills Negotiation skills Networking skills Business acumen Change management skills

Additional Information

-Preference will be given to HDSA candidates and consideration will be given to the company's Employment Equity Policy and Labour Plan

Closing Date: 31 July 2025

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.


Our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.