Category Specialist OT

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

The incumbent will support the management of a portfolio that requires a high degree of analytical capabilities in the technology industry with a focus on OT Software, Hardware, Services, and Telecommunications Networks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences (Electronic / Computer Sciences / Mechanical / Chemical), Supply Chain, or tertiary education in a related field.
• Depth knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the digital technology industry, i.e.: Software, Hardware, Technology Services, and Telecommunication Networks.
• 1 year in a supply chain environment as commercial officer
• 4-6 years relevant experience covering the category or commodity experience

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Work Accountabilities:

• Effective communication among business and technical teams in order to facilitate the delivery of the procurement program required by the annual OT Commercial Cycle.
• Conduct market analysis, identify new suppliers, and negotiate contracts to optimize costs, quality, and delivery, while maintaining service levels, and timely delivery of projects.
• Collects and analyses quantitative and qualitative information to assess suppliers’ capabilities, TCO, and perform benchmarks, and derive recommendations in support of the decision making process.
• Establishing and maintaining internal customer relationships with key contract stakeholders to ensure effective management of sourcing activities, and contract management.
• Stay current with market trends and emerging technologies in the area of OT.
• Managing technical enquiries (price and non-price factors) and RFQ (price only factor), processes and develops, executes, and analyses the results in conformance to the departmental guidance.
• Prepares material for negotiations to support the Commodity Manager in supplier negotiations.
• In-depth understanding of existing contracts and stakeholder requirements.
• Development of specific sourcing strategies for the assigned industry, researching and writing commercial reports, planning and executing sourcing activities, identifying optimization opportunities, and alternative sourcing.
• Manage suppliers to ensure sustainable delivery according to AGA demands.
• Ensure sufficient interface with key stakeholders when developing and communicating commodity strategies (Global/Regional/Site)
• Liaising closely with internal customer teams to ensure alignment with their strategies, management, and development of supplier relationships.

Financial Accountabilities:      

• Implementation of cost reduction and value realization strategies.
• Guide business on contract execution and management.

Stakeholder Accountabilities: 

• Customer Service-oriented approach to adding business value and managing risk
• Pragmatic team player, able to support multiple stakeholders in complex environments,
• Provide transparency to stakeholders in all transactions.
• Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills: Ability to build a strong network and relationships at executive levels with customers, peers and vendor groups
• Strong and proven communication, collaboration and influencing skills to manage diverse stakeholders and points of view
• Resilience and resourcefulness
• Ability to multi-task, and manage competing priorities, effectively in a changing environment and within defined timelines is critical

Compliance/Governance Accountabilities:

• Liaises with the Legal and Compliance department to ensure the contracts comply with contract standards, legislation and AGA policies.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of OT software and equipment, including but not limited to Mining Technical Systems, production systems, instrumentation, and process controls technology such as HMIs, SCADA, and other related products.
• Effectively applies acquired technical/functional skills and knowledge to promptly meet required expectations of quantity and quality and meet the annual plan.
• Familiar with the key factors that drive the tender process.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of the following areas of the technology industry:
  • Software (License Cycle, Subscription, Maintenance and Support, etc.)
  • Hardware (Specifications, Replacement Cycle, Support, Warranties, etc.)
  • Technical Services (Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Systems Implementation, etc.)
  • Networks (WAN, LAN, ISPs, Internet Links, etc.)
  • Cloud Technology (IaaS, SaaS, CaaS, etc.)
• Commercial knowledge to prepare benchmarks and reporting.
• Contractual agreements & relationship management.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Commit to Customer Satisfaction while maintaining a high level of compliance.
• Influence and Negotiate
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solving, and able to manage workload while balancing priority tasks and operationally urgent requests.
• Financial understanding of main drivers for TCO.
• Act with Integrity.
• Tools:
  • Excel (Advance):

-Advanced Functions and Formulas: familiar with advanced Excel functions like array formulas, lookup functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH), logical functions (IF, AND, OR), statistical functions, and date/time functions.

-Data Analysis and Manipulation: experience with data manipulation, cleansing, transformation, and analysis using Excel. This includes handling large datasets, sorting, filtering, performing calculations, and generating reports..

• Other tools PowerPoint (Medium), Word (Medium), SAP Material Management (Medium).

REPORTING TO:

Category Manager ICT

COMPENSATION:

$105,000.00-$115,000.00

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

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