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.Responsible for sourcing and contracting regional and BU contracts and managing related administration activities of the team to ensure security of supply and optimise supplier performance and value in the allocated portfolio.Safety, Health & Environment

• Identify ways to support specific safety, health & sustainability opportunities and risks and include these in enquiries and contractual documentation relating to allocated portfolio
• Incorporate Contractor Performance Management requirements in contracts to ensure that Suppliers meet delivery expectations in a way that reduces safety related incidents
• Identify value creation opportunities that will deliver Anglo American's safety and social performance requirements for contracting with responsible suppliers

Delivery & PerformanceGeneral

• Contribute to overall sourcing and contracting strategies, plans and resource allocation and manage the implementation thereof to ensure that critical tasks, performance targets, plans and budgets are adhered to with due consideration of risk identification
• 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

• Understand regional strategic priorities and develop relevant Sourcing & Contracting strategies to support business needs
• Implement value creation and supplier engagement strategies that align to the overall global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and Business Unit priorities
• 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
• Optimize value through innovation, risk mitigation and growth throughout the relationship life cycle
• Participate in negotiations for regional contracts and drive a step change in commercial deals.

Planning

• Coordinate team activities, manage performance outcomes, manage resource allocation and workload balancing
• Ensure identification, enablement & tracking of VP and Inclusive Procurement opportunities
• Plan, schedule, resource and execute activities relating to relevant contracts in category
• Track and monitor progress tracking against sourcing & contracts targets
• Provide input into the relevant budget and resource requirements

Sourcing & Contracts Management

• Responsible for all Sourcing & Contracting activities across a sub-set of categories that include sourcing plans; compiling and executing of sourcing events; contracting and contract management (incl administration); inclusive procurement plans and execution; supplier & contract performance management; commercial initiative definition and implementation
• Manage the effective and efficient execution of value delivery plans for routine and tactical sourcing & contracting activities
• Manage effective and efficient sourcing & contracting activities relating to corporate, regional or BU contracts in a timely and value driven manner
• Provide proactive visibility and continuous improvement of sourcing and contracts pipeline related to allocated portfolio
• Implement value opportunities and assist with the resolution of risks and identification of risk mitigation solutions pertaining to the portfolio
• Ensure cross collaboration between internal and external stakeholders

Commercial Agreements

• Implement the sourcing Value Delivery Plans for tactical and routine corporate/regional/BU contracts in an allocated portfolio in an accurate, timely and value driven manner.
• Implement the deployment of Inclusive procurement initiatives in an allocated portfolio.
• Implement value opportunities and mitigate risk pertaining to the portfolio.
• Ensure cross collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

Inclusive Procurement

• Understand community specific needs and identify value creation opportunities to address these
• Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement with stakeholders that are aligned to the global and regional Inclusive Procurement strategies
• Implement an Inclusive Procurement programme that will increase host community commercial participation and support the development of thriving communities
• Embed clear 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, and support the development of solutions

Sustainability & Social

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing suppliers and new partners within the supply market.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide support on supplier performance management of select supplier and address escalated issues.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and be responsive in addressing any issues/queries

Operational Excellence & AOP Support

• Drive commoditized execution within area of responsibility through the embedding of standards, ways of working, systems, governance, training and identify, share & embed areas for improvement
• Responsible for the seamless and quality handover of relevant contracts to on-site Supply Chain teams that will support the site-based implementation and day-to-day performance management
• Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within own team, with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Monitor that supplier performance, based on contractual KPIs, is tracked and updated by relevant Supply Chain Manager
• Escalate contractual risks and issues and support the Supply Chain Manager & operational team in resolving escalated operational issues
• Investigate digitization opportunities with suppliers to develop compelling business cases and collaborate with stakeholders and the SC Centre of Excellence for potential implementation.
• Support Supply Chain Manager and Company Representative functions in the implementation and operationalisation of active contracts, as well as continued contractor management initiatives
• Support Supply Chain Manager and Company Representative function in the implementation and operationalisation as well as continued contractor management of active contracts.

People & Teams

• Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness
• Manage and track team's adherence to planned timeframes on contracts/modifications of sourcing activities
• Manage team's adherence to planned timeframes on contracts and/or modifications of sourcing activities
• Support cross functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute category management activities

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure personal and team compliance to internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements pertaining to all Project Procurement Sourcing and Contract Management activities
• Ensure personal and team compliance to applicable legislative requirements pertaining to all Project Procurement Sourcing and Contract Management activities
• Regular, timeous and accurate reporting pertaining to all portfolio 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

Experience

• 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 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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