Commercial Advisor - De Beers Group of Companies - Johannesburg

Company Description -We’re re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy, inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we’re putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve. Job Description -We are looking for a Commercial Advisor - Mining Equipment & Commodities. This role is ideally suited to a Category Management specialist, with expertise across Professional Services. This incumbent will provide efficient and effective commercial activities relating to the respective categories that delivers improved business performance through commercial agreements, enabling innovation, supplier partnering and internal stakeholder collaboration. Key responsibilities: Commercial Value Delivery & Supplier Partnering Support the development of category, sourcing and contracting strategies and plans through data gathering and analysis and responsibly execute allocated sourcing & contracting activities. Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions that position Anglo American as a partner of choice. Support the implementation of commercial strategies to support business needs and improve value delivery. Provide support with regards to negotiations and finalising GFAs (General Framework Agreements) Planning Actively track commercial dashboard KPIs and proactively address and escalate issues. Provide support with the development of category strategies though the analysis and gathering of data. Identify, enable & track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements. Execute relevant project procurement activities in a timely and visible manner. Sourcing & Contracts Management Responsible for compiling and executing allocated sourcing events, contracting and contract management (including administration), supplier/contract performance management and initiative management. Implement value delivery plans for routine and tactical sourcing & contracting and contractor management activities. Create proactive visibility and continuous improvement of sourcing and contracts pipeline related to allocated portfolio. Commercial Agreements Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions. Provide support regarding supplier performance management of select suppliers and address escalated issues. Stakeholder & Supplier Management Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders. Support the relevant Business Partner to track and update supplier performance, based on contractual KPIs. Contractor Management Support with the development of supplier scorecards, monitoring of supplier performance, interpretation of performance data and development of insights. Monitor the commercial performance of suppliers, escalate issues and drive resolution. Participate in quarterly review / performance meetings. Qualifications -Formal Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent tertiary level qualification in engineering, finance and/or supply chain. EXPERIENCE Proven Category Management experience, ideally within the Mining Equipment or Mining Commodities space. Strong experience with SAP Ariba and, ideally, Celonis. Experienced Excel user and strong with data analysis and interpretation. Preferably experienced with the mining / mineral processing industry. Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain Experienced across Sourcing and Contracting Ability to integrate Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines. Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement Strong commercial and business case development Strong negotiation skills. Experience with Supplier Relationship Management / Stakeholder Management Additional Information -What we offer When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time. Who we are? Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world. Inclusion and Diversity 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 How we are committed to your safety Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer How to apply To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process. LI-BS1 Apply Now

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