Specialist: Category Management

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills and experience. 

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.  Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person. 

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

The incumbent will provide direct output support to the Specialist, Category Management through establishment and maintenance of effective category strategies and contracts. The categories shall be identified and agreed to deliver corporate strategy and lowest total cost.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountable for behaviours consistent with AngloGold Ashanti's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Promotes a safety and health culture amongst employees
• Contributes to Operational Excellence, delivering sustainable performance improvements through leadership, discipline and process
• Ensure compliance with legal and compliance practices in its area of accountability
• Develop & maintain effective working relationships with all site, regional and global teams
• Monitor that all policies, procedures and directions issued by the relevant site management are complied with.
• Accountable for the strategic sourcing of the assigned categories and the development of vendor and category summaries for use in developing vendor and category plans
• Development and drafting of contracts and associated variations
• Cost analysis and modelling, including Should cost and Total Cost of Ownership models and analysis (where applicable)
• Implement the appropriate sourcing strategy, RFQ/RFP process and maintain up to date cost models for the assigned categories.
• Develop supplier scorecards for monitoring and measuring performance
• Supporting development and maintenance of contract review and audit processes.
• Monthly savings report with the aim of demonstrating value improvements with year over year saving
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, regulators, government, and other stakeholders, and utilising these relationships to successfully resolve issues.
• Accountable to development partnerships with the Global Category Managers and Specialists to align on standard tools and procedures suited to both global and regionally managed categories

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s qualification, preferably in Business, Commercial, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ business experience covering relevant category or experience in a commercial analytical role.
• High level knowledge and experience in category and contracts management
• High level knowledge and experience in sourcing and procurement practises
• High level knowledge and experience in influencing and negotiating
• High level understanding of Incoterms and import process
• High level spend and financial analysis capability
• High level understanding mining industry activities
• Experience and knowledge of SAP and ARIBA
• Strong understanding of commercial matters, contractual agreements, and business environment
• Leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate in English - written and oral
• High level project management skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite software including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; MS Project
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and draft Scopes of Work  

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.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06

www.anglogoldashanti.com

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.