Specialist, Category Mngt Mining Contracts

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa   

Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000

Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233  

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

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.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Specialist – Category Management (Mining Contracts) to support the delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives across Contract Mining. This role partners with the Category Manager to drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and value delivery across critical spend categories.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support development and execution of category and sourcing strategies
• Assist with supplier management, negotiations, and contract execution
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and complex cost modelling
• Support tender processes, contract drafting, and SOX compliance
• Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving and value opportunities
• Contribute to business cases, reporting, and category insights
• Support delivery of major contracts and supplier performance initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement and value tracking across the category

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA advantageous)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in procurement, category management, or commercial analysis
• Experience in mining contracts - advantageous
• Category management and strategic sourcing
• Advanced cost modelling and spend analysis
• Supplier and contract management
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
• SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.
• Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role via the company’s careers website.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06

Directors:  G Patterson     J Munanka     KV Naidoo     B Sangqu     B Chauke