Category Specialist Regeants

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

The incumbent will provide direct output support to the Global Category Manager through management of supplier relationships and negotiations for defined strategic spend categories which are critically important to the financial and operational success of the business. Additionally, the role will deliver high level market analysis and design of a single company view of supply markets for defined strategic categories as well as risk identification and financial impact assessment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Supply Chain Qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ business experience covering relevant category or experience in a commercial analytical role.
• Experience within mining industry

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the Category Manager develop and execute Reagents strategy by preparing data and preparation of related documentation.
• Provide detailed market analysis and robust should-cost models.
• Analyse contracts to prepare negotiation strategies and processes.
• Provide solid working knowledge of gold processing reagents including industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, should cost modelling, material lead times, and technical/ manufacturing processes.
• Solid commercial contract negotiation skills, especially Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Drive post contract commercial and supplier management.
• Track and report benefits and initiatives.
• Provide support to the Category Manager with the development, tracking, presentation and distribution of contract reports.
• Measurement of contract key performance metrics to target and tracking of benefits.
• Drive potential and identified Operational Efficiency initiatives and impact to the business.
• Rate Adjustment reviews, and contract accruals.
• Monitors contract performance against KPI
• Provide input into budgeting process with finance.
• Provides support to the Category Manager with the submission of annual contract budget guidance and forecast.
• Fosters relationships with site and corporate based finance teams and keeps abreast of changes to site budgets.

COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of strategic sourcing and commodity management
• Strong market intelligence and analytical skills
• Anticipates and addresses significant problems or issues before they arise.
• Communicates clearly and engages directly with Category Manager and Supply Chain BU peers on supply chain strategy, analytics, and execution.
• Strong cross-functional relationships with technical, legal and commercial teams.
• Integrates and manages multiple concepts and activities to ensure they are aligned to the strategy set by the Category Manager.
• Understanding of contractual agreements and exposure to relationship management
• Identifies new solutions to current or anticipated problems often with cross-functional interaction.
• Models alternative and creative solutions and influences colleagues to improve performance
• Business Case and Report Writing, Presentation of Information at executive level through PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP systems – Material Management (Medium)
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Think Cell. (Advanced)
• Development of Total Cost of Ownership model, review and verification of Rate Adjustments
• Negotiating and presentation skills
• Teamwork and group facilitation skills with a proven track record in facilitation of cross-functional teams

REPORTING TO:

Category Manager: Reagents

COMPENSATION:

$105,000.00-$115,000.00

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

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