Job Description:
This role will provide output support for the Global Category Manager: Africa enabling the development, implementation and execution of contract management frameworks and commercial agreements to enable innovation, supplier partnering, supplier performance management, commercial excellence and internal stakeholder collaboration to deliver improved business performance.
Commercial Value Delivery & Supplier Partnering
Adhere to global commercial standards that will enable delivery in a safe and socially acceptable way and ensure that the organisation sources from responsible suppliers Actively undertake research, broad scanning, data analysis, opportunity assessments, benchmarking and best practice analysis aimed at ultimately producing better results Provide support required for the implementation of value creation & supplier engagement strategies that align to the overall global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and Business Unit priorities. Provide assistance with the development, tracking, presentation and distribution of contract information packs with specific reference to contract key performance metrics, operational efficiencies and contractor cost & revenue.
Provide necessary analytical support required for:
The development and ongoing management of category strategies within the portfolio; Support & input to business cases; Plans to ensure security of supply and or seamless service delivery; The advancement of supplier partnering that drives innovation & value; negotiations; Through data mining, identifies opportunities for commercial excellence improvement The establishment & execution of contracts Zero based cost models for benchmark, tender and contracting purposes
Planning
Execute activities for relevant commercial activities so that they are aligned to the overall strategic plan Execute relevant project procurement activities in a timely and visible manner
Sourcing & Contracts Management
Provide relevant analytical planning support BU & corporate routine and tactical sourcing & contracting and contractor management activities Support team with relevant analytical procurement and end to end sourcing & contracting activities and contracts management relevant to the portfolio
Commercial Agreements
Execute timeous and accurate sourcing & contracting and contractor management analytical activities Regular, timeous and accurate reporting pertaining to all portfolio activities Support in the effective implementation of commercial contracts including the establishment of supplier partnership agreements, key performance indicators and management routines
Inclusive Procurement
Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement aligned to the global and regional Inclusive Procurement strategies Provide input to and deliver against inclusive procurement and commercial plans to ensure targets are met against scheduled milestones Provide analytical support to the global Inclusive Procurement programmes
Sustainability & Social
Support a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction Provide analytical support with the implementation of sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives and associated business cases, that advance Anglo American technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions
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
Support the relevant Supply Chain Manager to analyse and update supplier performance, based on contractual KPIs Escalate contractual risks & operational issues Support the Supply Chain Management function with on-site implementation of end-to-end commercial activities and the resolution of escalated issues Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders Compile reports as relevant to the category inclusive of but not limited to supplier spend, supplier performance and KPI tracking, contract coverage and benchmark data. Provide analytical support to the Supply Chain Manager and Company Representative functions in the implementation and operationalisation of the category strategy and active contracts. Ensure that all analytical support, contract administration, supplier performance management activities and all stakeholder relationship activities are executed timely and with quality Qualifications: :An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification and proven track record of practical experience (3-5 years minimum) in a role and context of similar complexity Desirable: A post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and practical experience in relevant field or a role of similar context and complexity
Technical Knowledge :
Practical experience in relevant field with sufficient depth of knowledge to investigate, identify and resolve problems and technical issues in own function High degree of proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite software including Excel, Word & PowerPoint; MS Project and Power BI is beneficial but not required. Working knowledge and application of industry estimating software is beneficial Zero based cost modelling experience is beneficial. Good commercial, negotiation and deal-making, business case development, investment appraisal Category Development & Management, sourcing & contracting with Total Cost Ownership approach Business Planning, Business Case development Working understanding of Supplier Relationship Management principles and practices Working knowledge of contract framework models (NEC, FIDIC, General service contracts / bespoke contracts) is beneficial. Solid knowledge of contracts administrative processes and supporting systems (ERP, SAP, SAP Ariba, etc) General administrative capabilities including minutes, record keeping, digital contract execution processes Contract amendments execution and digital implementation Solid knowledge of monitoring, reporting & presentation of performance management of contractual KPI’s and supplier performance Vendor and Material Master data updates Sourcing and contracting activities for tactical and routine contracts
