Category Manager (Mining and Underground Commodities) - Elandsfontein at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• The Category Manager for Mining and Underground commodities is responsible for managing negotiable operational spend. This role is a shared services role and provides strategic sourcing capability across the GoC – directly supporting the wholly managed business units and the joint ventures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, improvement and roll out of category strategies with the requisite input and buy in from the key stakeholders internally and relevant functional leadership based on strategic sourcing strategies principles.
• Drive and support a consistent approach to the advancement of local procurement and black economic empowerment focus.
• Negotiate and manage high value and production critical strategic commodity and service contracts - including amendments, price adjustments and general contract administration.
• Supplier relationship management and supplier sourcing strategies are managed to ensure on time and in full receiving of required products and services. Drive and support a consistent approach to develop and maintain key supplier relationships and ensure sustainable supply and delivery of the right goods and services, at the right time, right place and at the best commercial terms.
• Management of contracts in line with procurement governance procedures and Global Anglo Group standards.
• Lead and contribute towards the development of TCO models for key categories jointly with the Asset Optimization team.
• Ensure that commodities are sourced in accordance with technical, commercial and sustainability specifications.
• Facilitate the review and revision of relevant DBGS Sourcing policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance to governance by reviewing and approving all Tender Board applications relating to the Indirects portfolio prior to submitting to Tender Board.

Qualifications:

• A Commercial/Business/Engineering degree.
• Advanced university qualifications, preferably in business administration, commerce, or other relevant discipline (such as MBA, MCIPs) will be an advantage.

Knowledge and Experience required:

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain and Indirects, Mining/Plant/Maintenance environment or Downstream environments.
• Experience in both Direct and Indirect category management and sourcing is required.
• Ability to engage, network and influence senior management and large suppliers.
• Proven track record for problem solving and change management.
• Proven track record of successful delivered projects
• Understanding of strategic sourcing techniques and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Background in and understanding of legal and contractual terms and conditions.
• Experience in the leadership and management of people is required.
• Specific experience in extractive metallurgical plant equipment and services will be advantageous.

Closing Date:

17 August, 2023