Job Description

Company Description

We're re-imagining mining to improve people's lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy, inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we're putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.

• Support the management of end-to-end project procurement, at a tactical, operational and strategic level to ensure security of supply, cost control, sustainability and optimal supplier performance for declared projects.
• Identify ways to support relevant safety, health & sustainability opportunities and risks and ensure relevant activities complies with all Safety, Health & Environmental requirements.
• Contribute to the overall SC strategy, risk identification, critical tasks & performance targets.
• Translate strategies into planning and scheduling for Regional & BU Project Procurement Management activities.
• Actively participate in value delivery target setting, tracking and initiative development.
• Accurate contract administration of project related procurement contracts.
• Provide specialist support to performance management of contractual KPI's.
• Conduct Vendor and Material Master data updates.
• Ensure effective tracking and reporting of supplier performance.
• Provide specialist support throughout various project phases and lifecycle, including management of contractual risk.
• Provide specialist input related to inclusive procurement, SHE and Social aspects of the project.
• Support key negotiations for regional contracts and drive a step change in commercial deals.
• Actively support an inclusive procurement programme to identify and implement initiatives targeted at increasing host community procurement participation.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, to deliver innovative solutions and sustainable value.
• Oversee supplier performance management of select suppliers and address escalated issues.
• Support a strategic approach across commercial work where communities are central to all commercial strategies, agreements and associated initiatives.
• Support strong connectivity with regional materials management and warehousing teams to ensure alignment on future demand requirements, working capital optimisation opportunities and the resolution of supplier non-performance.
• Align with the Centre of Excellence on digitization opportunities with suppliers and collaborate for potential implementation.
• Support the Anglo American Sustainability agenda with Suppliers through cross collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on circular economy and responsible sourcing opportunities and plans
• Provide specialist support to the Project Teams, Supply Chain Manager and Company Representative function in the implementation and operationalisation as well as continued contractor management of active contracts.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification and proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity
• Desirable: A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Experience:

• Practical experience in relevant field
• Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
• Project Procurement
• Ability to integrate Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines
• Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement
• Good commercial management
• Critical and systems thinking capability
• Technical Skills: Ability to apply the following skills at a defined level of proficiency required for the role
• Project Procurement (Advanced)
• Strategic procurement (Competent)
• Integrated Risk Management (Competent)
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (Competent)
• Supply Chain Systems and Processes (Competent)
• Transactional Procurement Management (Competent)
• Commercial Negotiation (Competent)
• Project Management and Planning (Competent)
• Performance Management & Reporting (Competent)
• Systemic, knowledge-based problem-solving approach (Competent)
• Sustainable and Responsible Supply Chain (Competent)

Additional Information

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

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 that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process.

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