Anglo American Vacancy – Category Manager

Job Description:

Supply Chain is positioning itself for the future by becoming more purpose-driven in aid of realizing the Anglo-American purpose and driving to be more agile and resilient.  Central to being more purpose-driven is delivering significantly more positive impact within our host communities, acting as supplier interface to provide velocity to our innovation, technical & sustainability change programme that includes improved safety performance and the embedment of circular economy principles, as well as overall delivery of significantly more sustainable value.  To build a more agile and resilient Supply Chain the commoditized execution and digitalization of processes is a key focus whilst driving operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with strategic suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions that position Anglo American as a partner of choice
• Participate in negotiations with finalising GFAs (General Framework Agreements) and related Contract Amendments
• Ensure the effective and efficient execution of contracts management activities for allocated portfolio (including the loading of finalized contracts onto the system to enable transactions)
• Plan, schedule, resource and execute activities relating to relevant contracts in category portfolio
• Accountable for the contract over it’s life-cycle and ensure contract administration and performance management activities are executed timely and with quality
• Implement value creation and supplier engagement strategies that align to the overall global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and Business Unit priorities
• Identify, enable & track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements
• Optimize value through innovation, risk mitigation and growth throughout the relationship life cycle

Job Requirements:

• Strong experience in Category Management, ideally gained in the Mining Sector.
• Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
• Business Planning, Business Case development
• Working knowledge of regional and local Inclusive Procurement requirements
• Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement
• Good commercial, negotiation and deal-making, business case development, investment appraisal
• Ability to integrate Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Category Management within Mining Commodoties, sourcing & contracting with Total Cost Ownership approach

Qualification & Experience:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity
• 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
• Practical experience in relevant field

Job Details:

Company: Anglo American

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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