Location: ZA
Post Start Date: Aug 27, 2024
112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
AngloGold Ashanti ("AGA"), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions.
Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.
Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.
Summary of the roleThe incumbent will be responsible for managing the end-to-end strategic spend categories that are vital to the company's financial and operational success. This includes both the supplier relationships and negotiations for defined strategic spend categories which are critically important to the financial and operational success of the business. This role focuses on building strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure they meet quality, cost, and delivery standards, while securing beneficial terms and long-term advantages through negotiations.
Additionally, the Category Manager is responsible for providing direct support to the Category Director and effectively facilitating the implementation and management of supply market strategies for these categories. This involves delivering actionable insights into market trends, financial opportunities, and risks to support strategic business decisions. The role requires a hands-on professional with knowledge of global supply markets, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to drive value through effective procurement strategies. Effective cross-functional collaboration is crucial to align procurement activities with broader business objectives.
Education & QualificationsMinimum BA in Business or related field.
General Knowledge & ExperienceMinimum 5 years' business experience covering relevant category or experience in a commercial analytical role.
Sourcing Process – Intermediate application is required.
Category Management – Advanced application is required.
Complex cost reviews and cost modelling– Advanced application is required.
Spend Management & Analytics – Advanced application is required.
Contract Management – Advanced application is required.
Supplier Management – Advanced application is required.
Stakeholder Management – Advanced application is required.
Supplier Negotiations – Immediate application is required.
Problem solving – Advanced application is required.
Advanced Analytics – Advanced application is required.
Word, PowerPoint, Excel – Advanced application is required.
SAP – Intermediate application is required.
Inventory Management – Intermediate application is required.
Data-Based Decision Making – Intermediate application is required.
Benchmarking – Intermediate application is required.
Cross-Functional Awareness – Intermediate application is required.
Cultural Competency - Advanced application is required.
Innovation – Intermediate application is required.
Project Management – Intermediate application is required.
Business Acumen – Intermediate application is required.
Logistics – Intermediate application is required.
Financial and Accounting Principles – Intermediate application is required.
Role AccountabilitiesSupporting the development and implementation of the Global Category Management Strategy for defined areas of spend.Supporting the Category Director on supplier relationship management and sourcing plans for defined categories.Ensuring proper documentation is in place to maintain SOX compliance for contracts and procedures managed for specific categories of strategic spend managed by Global Supply Chain.Maintaining effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to assess or improve the quality of the procurement and purchasing process.Collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information to assess supplier capability and performance.Driving up-to-date market analysis and benchmarking.Supporting Business Improvement and BUs by providing functional expertise for defined categories of spend.Advising the Category Director on supply chain-related risks and opportunities and communicating these to peers in business units and operations.Assisting the Category Director in developing category market and supplier updates to be shared with business leadership quarterly.Collaborating across the group and sharing internal and external best practices across all supply chain functions.Driving and developing the negotiation strategy for high-value contracts for Drilling Services.Assisting in the execution of the overall category strategy.Drafting tendering documents and contracts.Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Developing and managing Supplier Relationship Management.Utilizing market intelligence and strategic sourcing principles to drive benefits realization for AGA.Promoting efficient, effective, and consistent category review and analysis.Identifying and analyzing opportunities within the drilling services category.Managing the tactical delivery of major contracts and tenders for Drilling Services.Implement and manage the category portfolio budget.Drive continuous improvement opportunities through jointly developed projects with suppliers.Manage value tracking in five key sources: Direct spend (Opex), Capital Spend, Working Capital, TCO Impacts, and Cost Avoidance.RemunerationAs per AGA salary scales.
Application ProcessInterested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role. All academic and work-related achievements to be clearly highlighted.
AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Experience in the manufacturing or mining sectors desired.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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