Job Description

Company DescriptionWe'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.Please note that this is a 6 month fixed term contract role.Provide efficient and effective commercial activities relating to regional or global categories that delivers improved business performance through commercial agreements, enabling innovation, supplier partnering and internal stakeholder collaboration.Key responsibilities:Safety, Health & Environment

• Identify ways to support specific safety, health & sustainability opportunities and risks and ensure transactional purchasing activities complies with all Safety, Health & Environmental requirements.
• Ensure the safe operation of the commercial environment, performing regular risk assessments and raising any risks/issues immediately
• Comply with relevant policies and standards and particularly the Contractor Performance Management policy & procedures to enable achievement of gold-standard contractor safety performance

Delivery & PerformanceGeneral

• 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 category sourcing in the Facilities Management portfolio (Includes Integrated Facilities Management, Security, Waste Management, Medical and PPE)
• 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

Sustainability & Social

• 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

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.

People & Teams

• Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness
• Adhere to planned timeframes on commercial activities
• Support cross functional team interactions with internal stakeholders
• Drive own performance management and personal learning

Governance & Compliance

• Comply with standards, designated system, governance, ethical and legal requirements.
• Carry out activities in compliance to internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements for all team members and pertaining to all Sourcing & Contracting activities

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

• Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
• Sourcing and Contracting skills
• Strong experience with SAP Ariba
• Experienced Excel user and strong with data analysis and interpretation
• 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
• Strong negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Critical and systems thinking capability

Additional InformationWhat we offer

• When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.

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.

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 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

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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