Inclusive Procurement Specialist

Inclusive Procurement Specialist- job post
Anglo American
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Full-time

Company Description

Anglo American’s purpose is to reimagine mining to improve people’s lives and is committed to creating a living mine that brings positive value to the people and environment where we operate.

Supply Chain is positioning itself for the future, by becoming more purpose-driven in aid of realizing the Anglo-American purpose and driving to be more agile and resilient. Central to being more purpose-driven is delivering significantly more positive impact within our host communities, acting as supplier interface to provide velocity to our innovation, technical & sustainability change programme, that includes improved safety performance and the embedment of circular economy principles, as well as overall delivery of significantly more sustainable value. To build a more agile and resilient Supply Chain the commoditized execution and digitalization of processes is a key focus whilst driving operational excellence.

The development of thriving host communities is therefore a key strategic priority. Our aim is to achieve radical and positive impact within our host communities globally, through a comprehensive, integrated and strategic approach.

The Inclusive Procurement team is new with a global remit (although the immediate priority is in South Africa). The team will play a leading role in driving and facilitating the company’s strategic ambition, embracing innovative solutions to unlock the potential of our host communities and requires a visionary and strategic response to ensure success in an environment that is increasingly complex.


Job Description

This role is responsible for managing and ensuring the regional implementation that enables the delivery of a global strategic programme on Inclusive Procurement ambitions within our host communities.

Key Accountabilities

Identify ways to support specific safety, health & sustainability opportunities and risks and ensure transactional purchasing activities complies with all Safety, Health & Environmental requirements.
Coordinate the safe operation of the Inclusive Procurement environment, performing regular risk assessments, monitoring safety performance, and addressing any risks/issues immediately
Drive and support compliance with relevant policies and standards and particularly the Contractor Performance Management policy & procedures to enable achievement of gold-standard contractor safety performance
Provide Inclusive Procurement contributions to the overall Supply Chain business strategy, particularly pertaining to creative partnering and robust supplier development.
Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.
Practical support and change management at BU level, with a specific focus on supporting
Host Community suppliers and other SMME's/new entrants
Ensure correct and appropriate application and interpretation of IP requirements
Contribute to the overall community and IP strategy
Support the implementation and progress monitoring of the strategic programmes
Implement change, engagement & communication plans that will support the effective deployment of IP strategy, achievement of our ambitions and celebrate achievements
Provide area-specific input to the overall Inclusive Procurement scorecard and targets and support the tracking of performance against these at BU level
Support implementation of IP initiatives in agreements by providing guidance to BU and asset-based teams
Provide input to category portfolio and value delivery planning, support category IP strategy and sourcing plan development, commercial & initiative plans and agreements to ensure formal commitment are embedded.
Support the implementation of IP initiatives across the BU, raise any issues to commercial teams and provide progress feedback
Effect continuous growth in number of suitable IP suppliers (HC or otherwise) within relevant areas
Educate and coach BU and asset-based teams on regulatory requirements as well as the AA position on these
Manage the implementation of Anglo American social & sustainability strategies and initiatives that relate to Inclusive Procurement and how these contribute to the sustainable mine plans
Support efforts to create awareness, capability building and excellence pertaining to Inclusive Procurement partnering and supplier development, with asset-based teams
Establish, develop and lead a team with the requisite strategic capabilities to drive the new strategic Inclusive Procurement progamme
Identify, attract and nurture Supply Chain talent and foster an inclusive and diverse team
Manage compliance to applicable legislative and Anglo-American procurement policies & procedures, site and end user-based support and education

Qualifications

Qualification: An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level (BCom Finance/BCom Accounting/BSc Engineering) 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 (Reporting & analytics, Governance & Compliance, Risk Management, Performance Management, etc.)

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:

Previous exposure and knowledge of day-to-day mining operations
Knowledge and experience in socio-economic development and specifically rural community development
Strategy execution
Working Knowledge of supplier development
Knowledge of Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks pertaining to procurement and understanding how that impacts operations
Supply Chain knowledge and experience
Strong business focus, commercial acumen and business case development
Supplier and internal partnering, relationship & performance management
Project Management
Supporting Continuous Supply Chain improvement and optimisation

Additional Information

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.

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