About Purpose of Position: Category Specialist – Direct Categories Jobs at Anglo American

Job Description:
Responsible for managing a specific set of mining commodity categories, in support of the broader portfolio strategy and business ambition that delivers improved business performance through commercial agreements, enables innovation, supplier partnering and internal stakeholder collaboration.

Responsible for developing mining commodity category strategies, support input to business cases, plans to ensure security of supply, the advancement of supplier partnering that drives innovation and value, compile and execute sourcing events, support negotiations, establish and execute contracts.
Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities
Project management of key initiatives
Support the development of the broader mining commodity category portfolio strategy, value creation plans and business cases by providing relevant data, analysis, opportunity assessments and market intelligence.
Understand regional strategic priorities and develop relevant Category Management strategies to support business needs and improved value delivery with a focus on cost reduction, working capital and TCO initiatives.
Implement value creation and supplier engagement strategies that align to the overall global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and Business Unit priorities
Develop and manage relationships with strategic suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions that position Anglo American as a partner of choice
Participate in negotiations with finalising GFAs (General Framework Agreements) and related Contract Amendments
Optimize value through innovation, risk mitigation and growth throughout the relationship life cycle
Plan, schedule, resource and execute activities relating to relevant contracts in category portfolio
Identify, enable & track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements
Accountable for the contract over it’s life-cycle and ensure contract administration and performance management activities are executed timely and with quality
Ensure the effective and efficient execution of contracts management activities for allocated portfolio (including the loading of finalized contracts onto the system to enable transactions)
Manage the implementation of bespoke agreements that outline innovation, joint development, technical, commercial, relationship and performance expectations
Understand community specific needs and identify value creation opportunities to address these
business cases, that advance Anglo American technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions
Responsible for the seamless and quality handover of relevant contracts to on-site Supply Chain teams that will support the site-based implementation and day-to-day performance management.
Ensure compliance to internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements for all team members and pertaining to all.

Anglo American Category Specialist – Direct Categories Job Requirements

Anglo American Category Specialist – Direct Categories job requirements are following:-

Qualifications:
Qualification: An undergraduate qualification – Bachelor degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification and proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Experience: Practical experience in relevant field

Desirable: A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Technical Knowledge:

Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
Strong experience in Direct Category Management, ideally gained in the Mining, heavy engineering or automotive industries.
Ability to integrate Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines
Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement
Good commercial, negotiation and deal-making, business case development, investment appraisal
Category Management within Mining Commodoties, sourcing & contracting with Total Cost Ownership approach
Supplier Relationship Management
Business Planning, Business Case development
Working knowledge of regional and local Inclusive Procurement requirements

Category Specialist – Direct Categories Job Responsibility for Anglo American Job Vacancy

Additional information:
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.