Contract Officer

AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. 

Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community. The AGA Africa Business Unit is seeking experienced and self-motivated persons to join our team.

The Opportunity 

The Contracts Officer shall provide on-going support to the Africa Business Unit Project Department in terms of procurement of services & works procurement and in the process ensure value for money while exhibiting a trustworthy attitude and a high level of integrity. The Role Holder shall be responsible for evaluating and analyzing contracts and the financial information of the Contractors, managing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from creation and negotiation to administration and closure, ensuring compliance with legal and AngloGold Ashanti standards. 

They Role Holder shall draft, review, and manage contracts, often for medium to high risk whilst ensuring that contracts meet legal requirements, and monitor performance.

Accountabilities

• Execute established processes, standards and procedures for the creation and release of purchase orders to approved vendors in full 
  compliance with company’s acquisition policy.
• Responsible for issuing request for quotations and proposals to qualified vendors based on purchase requisitions assigned, answering 
  queries, bid evaluation, negotiations, and creating approved purchase orders in SAP in response to the winning bids.
• Ensure all bidding lists are properly approved by the supervisor before issuing to the market.
• Execute the RFQ process in line with approved procedures to complete the PR-PO cycle.
• Perform professional bid adjudication, employing the use of only approved bid evaluation templates and ensure an audit trail of supporting documentation that backs the decision taken in favor of the winning bid.
• Incorporate value for money initiatives in the tendering process.
• Turn around purchase orders within target times and approved budgets.
• Conduct market intelligence to establish prices of goods and associated services to aid in effective negotiations.
• Establish and maintain good but professional and ethical working relationships with vendors and Project Managers, providing the necessary support and communicating procurement policies, standards, and procedures as appropriate.
• Motivate for the on-time payment of suppliers and to agree on payment terms and conditions
• Maintain a register of preferred vendors; monitor and report periodically as directed vendor performance ratings according to approved 
  and agreed performance criteria.
• Monitor and expedite to ensure delayed orders are progressed and delivered on time and in the expected state or conditions of supply.
• Resolve all vendor complaints and escalate all disputes to his/her supervisor.
• Ensure timely contract renewals and amendments, proactively managing contract timelines.
• Work with and demonstrate understanding of Purchasing Models and systems as designed for critical and routine procurement 
  requirements that are reviewed and driven through SAP.
• Conduct objective assessments and interpretation of SAP purchasing reports and recommendations. • Monitor and improve PR-PO 
  cycle times to meet internal KPI target.

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo.  Below are required Qualifications and Competencies/Experience: 

Qualification 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply, Engineering, Economics, Commerce or Supply Chain management will be an 
  advantage.

Experience 

• At least three (3) years’ experience working in a supply chain environment 
• A working knowledge of goods procurement in mining, 
  oil & gas or heavy industrial equipment operations.
•  Knowledge of SAP ERP system is a requirement.
   

Culture and benefits
 

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions, and career development opportunities.   At AGA, we consider learning as a shared responsibility, and your personal development is important to us.  

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should view the full advert details on the company’s career page address below and submit applications, with a detailed CV, online via

www.anglogoldashanti.com/company/careers

Positing End Date - 18/06/2025

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