Sourcing & Contracts Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for Sourcing & Contracts Advisor. The purpose of this role is source and contract regional and business contracts in a commoditised and centrally managed manner, to ensure security of supply and optimise supplier performance and value in the allocated portfolio.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore               

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Sourcing & Contracts Advisor your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Identify ways to support specific safety, health and sustainability opportunities and risks and include these in enquiries and contractual documentation relating to the allocated portfolio.
• Incorporate Contractor Performance Management requirements in contracts to ensure that Suppliers meet delivery expectations in a way that reduces safety-related incidents.

General:

• Implement the relevant Supply Chain strategy and 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 and Supplier Partnering:

• Understand regional strategic priorities and develop relevant Sourcing and Contracting strategies to support business needs.
• Implement value creation and supplier engagement strategies that align with the global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and business priorities.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions that position Anglo American as a partner of choice.
• Optimise 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:

• Deliver planning and scheduling for regional, business and corporate routine, tactical, sourcing, and contracts activities.
• Identify, enable and track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements.
• Track and monitor progress against sourcing and contracts targets.
• Provide input into the relevant budget and resource requirements.

Sourcing and Contracts Management:

• Identify, enable and track VP and Inclusive Procurement opportunities.
• Plan and track relevant commercial initiatives and ensure adequate resource requirements.
• Provide effective and efficient sourcing and contracting activities in a timely and value-driven manner for corporate, regional, or business contracts.
• Provide proactive visibility and continuous improvement of the sourcing and contracts pipeline related to the allocated portfolio.
• Implement value opportunities, assist with resolving risks, and identify risk mitigation solutions for the portfolio.
• Ensure cross-collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

Commercial Agreements:

• Implement the sourcing Value Delivery Plans for tactical and routine corporate/regional/business 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 the risk of 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 aligned with 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 in identifying supplier development needs and opportunities and supporting the development of solutions.

Sustainability and 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 suppliers and address escalated issues.

Operational Excellence and AOP Support:

• Investigate digitisation opportunities with suppliers, develop compelling business cases and collaborate with stakeholders for potential implementation.
• Support Supply Chain Managers and Company Representatives in implementing and operationalising active contracts and continuing contractor management.

People and Teams:

• Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness.
• Support 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 and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements for all team members and all Sourcing and contracting activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislative requirements on all Sourcing and Contracting activities.
• Regular, timely and accurate reporting of all portfolio activities.

This role is in Supply Chain (SC) on a Band 6 (D-Lower) level reporting to the Section Manager Sourcing & Contracts.

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
• National Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement or equivalent on NQF6
• Bachelor's degree level or equivalent on NQF7 is preferred
• SA Drivers Licence: Code B (Light Vehicle)

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a supply chain environment with a comprehensive understanding of the value chain.
• Expertise in Sourcing and Contracting.
• Knowledge of integrating commercial, PSC, supplier management, and purchasing sub-disciplines.
• Awareness of Safety and Sustainability concerning Supply Chain and Inclusive Procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial and business case development.
• Understanding of negotiation principles.
• Insight into Supplier Relationship Management.
• Proficiency in critical and systems thinking.

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.

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.

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.

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.