Job Description

Company Description

You\'re talented and adaptable. That\'s why you\'ll fit in.

As well as discovering, mining and processing many of the essential raw materials that enable, support and enhance modern life, our global business is involved in selling and marketing products - copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal, nickel and diamonds. Through our Marketing Business, we are able to offer innovative solutions to meet our customers\' specific challenges. This includes physical products, logistics and technical support, as well as pricing and financing solutions.



What you\'ll do

The commercial team is responsible for the end-to-end management of all procurement activities including Regional Category Management, Sourcing & Contracts, Project Procurement and Purchasing. The team works with regional business and Supply Chain stakeholders to implement and manage performance of contracts and suppliers, grow the host community supply base and ensure effective supply of goods and services required for operations.

Delivery & Performance

General

• Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities

Commercial Value Delivery & Supplier Partnering

• Support the development of category, sourcing and contracting strategies and plans through data gathering and analysis and responsibly execute allocated sourcing & contracting activities.
• Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions that position Anglo American as a partner of choice.
• Optimize value through innovation, risk mitigation and growth throughout the relationship life cycle.
• Follow a set of global standards for suppliers and contractors to enable delivery in a safe and socially acceptable way and ensure that the organisation sources from responsible suppliers.
• Support the implementation of commercial strategies to support business needs and improve value delivery.
• Provide support with regards to negotiations and finalising GFAs (General Framework Agreements)
• Adhere to value creation and supplier engagement strategies that align to the overall global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and Business Unit priorities

Planning

• Actively track commercial dashboard KPIs (e.g., cycle times, contract coverage, category/supplier/ contractor performance etc) and proactively address and escalate issues.
• Provide support with the development of category strategies though the analysis and gathering of data.
• Identify, enable & track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements.
• Plan and execute activities for relevant commercial activities.
• Execute relevant project procurement activities in a timely and visible manner.
• Track and monitor progress tracking against sourcing & contracts and category management targets.
• Provide input into the relevant budget and resource requirements.

Sourcing & Contracts Management

• Responsible for compiling and executing allocated sourcing events, contracting and contract management (including administration), supplier/contract performance management and initiative management.
• Support with the effective execution of contracts administrative duties like price files, variations and amendments
• Implement value delivery plans for routine and tactical sourcing & contracting and contractor management activities.
• Execute effective and efficient commercial activities relating to corporate, regional or BU contracts in a timely and value driven manner, including timeous and accurate capturing of price updates for contracts in the system.
• Create proactive visibility and continuous improvement of sourcing and contracts pipeline related to allocated portfolio.
• Regular, timeous and accurate reporting pertaining to routine and tactical sourcing & contracting activities
• Implement value opportunities and mitigate risks pertaining to the portfolio.
• Ensure cross collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

Commercial Agreements

• Support a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction Provide support with the implementation of sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives and associated business cases, that advance Anglo American technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide support regarding supplier performance management of select suppliers and address escalated issues.
• Support the global Inclusive Procurement team to identify supplier development needs and opportunities.

Inclusive Procurement

• Support input to and delivery against inclusive procurement and commercial plans to ensure targets are met against scheduled milestones.
• Understand community specific needs and identify value creation opportunities.
• Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement with stakeholders that are aligned to the global and regional Inclusive Procurement strategies.
• Execute and adhere to an Inclusive Procurement programme that will increase host community commercial participation and support the development of thriving communities.
• Adhere to Inclusive Procurement expectations, targets and initiatives in commercial agreements and manage the delivery thereof.
• Support the global Inclusive Procurement team to identify supplier development needs and opportunities.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Support the relevant Business Partner to track and update supplier performance, based on contractual KPIs
• Identify digitization opportunities with suppliers to develop compelling business cases and collaborate with stakeholders and the SC Centre of Excellence for potential implementation.

Contractor Management

• Include the correct safety specifications and KPIs in sourcing and contract documentation.
• Support with the development of supplier scorecards, monitoring of supplier performance, interpretation of performance data and development of insights.
• Monitor the commercial performance of suppliers, escalate issues and drive resolution.
• Participate in quarterly review / performance meetings.
• Adhere to planned timeframes on contract management activities.
• Support cross functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute category management activities

Supply Chain Excellence

• Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Support Supply Chain Managers and Company Representative function in the implementation and operationalisation of active contracts.
• Identify opportunities for improved ways of working and enhanced commoditized execution.

Qualifications

What we\'re looking for:

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

Technical Knowledge:

• Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
• Sourcing and Contracting
• Ability to integrate Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines
• Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement
• Strong commercial and business case development
• Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Critical and systems thinking capability.

Additional Information

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner - of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel - we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people\'s lives.

What we offer

• Amazing opportunities for learning and growth - from technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people
• We\'re a large, successful multinational company and there are plenty of opportunities internally to move onwards and upwards too

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 this process.

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