Job Description

Company Description

You'll make us shine

You enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team and can communicate easily and openly with your colleagues. You are also passionate about quality work and know that good communication does not just happen - a great deal of care is taken to ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness. With a fascinating product, a global business and great stories to tell, come and be part of our team.

We're the world's leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.



The Category Manager is responsible for Indirect Category, managing negotiable operational spend. This role is a shared services role and provides strategic sourcing capability across the GoC - directly supporting the wholly managed business units and the joint ventures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the supply of strategic Upstream Indirect Commodities and Services to the De Beers Group of Companies (GoC) in order to ensure maximum benefit and value add, in line with the organization's strategic needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Drive and support a consistent approach to the advancement of local procurement and black economic empowerment focus.
• Negotiate and manage high value and production critical strategic commodity and service contracts - including amendments, price adjustments and general contract administration.
• Management of contracts in line with procurement governance procedures and Global Anglo Group standards.
• Manage and mitigate the supply chain risk associated with suppliers in the category.
• Perform supplier and product research according to business objectives to ensure value-add.
• Facilitate the review and revision of relevant DBGS Sourcing policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance to governance by reviewing and approving all Tender Board applications relating to the Indirects portfolio prior to submitting to Tender Board.

Qualifications

• A Commercial/Business/Engineering degree.
• Advanced university qualifications, preferably in business administration, commerce, or other relevant discipline (such as MBA, MCIPs) will be an advantage.

Knowledge and Experience required:

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain and Indirects, Mining/Plant/Maintenance environment or Downstream environments.
• Experience in both Direct and Indirect category management and sourcing is required.
• Ability to engage, network and influence senior management and large suppliers.
• Proven track record for problem solving and change management.
• Proven track record of successful delivered projects
• Understanding of strategic sourcing techniques and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Background in and understanding of legal and contractual terms and conditions.
• Experience in the leadership and management of people is required.
• Specific experience in extractive metallurgical plant equipment and services will be advantageous.

Additional Information

Who we are: De Beers Group

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future.

Since 1888 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.

Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.

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 car and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an 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.

Closing date: 18 August 2023

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