Senior Manager Procurement, SSA at Anglo American

Key areas of accountability include:

• Contracting and Procurement Process
• Relationship and Vendor Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Property and Cluster Support
• Financial Performance and Rebates Management

Scope

• Location Requirements: Based in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Language Requirements: High proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) required.
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel within Sub-Saharan Africa.

Expected Contributions

Contracting and Procurement Process

• Drive procurement initiatives for food and non-food categories, including supplier sourcing, bid management, cost analysis, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Consolidate vendor base to leverage volume and maximize value.
• Conduct RFPs to ensure alignment with quality, service, sustainability, and diversity goals.
• Monitor market trends, price developments, and vendor performance.
• Prepare vendor communications, tender protocols, and detailed analyses to support contract recommendations.

Relationship and Vendor Management

• Build and manage strong partnerships with suppliers, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary business owner of supplier relationships.
• Serve as liaison between hotels, cluster teams, and the Regional Procurement MEA team.
• Conduct vendor site visits and performance reviews to ensure quality and reliability.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Develop and maintain contract tracking systems, supplier performance reports, and spend analysis tools.
• Forecast inventory needs using data insights to minimize stock issues.
• Present supplier performance updates to cluster and regional leadership.
• Monitor supplier adherence to financial commitments and oversee audit processes.

Property and Cluster Support

• Provide day-to-day procurement support to hotel teams, offering guidance on pricing, specifications, and standards.
• Conduct procurement audits to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Organize cluster meetings to strengthen collaboration and leverage opportunities.
• Communicate new contracts and updates to properties and provide training to hotel purchasing managers.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in procurement or contracting.
• Prior hotel operations experience, preferably in F&B or Rooms divisions.
• Strong knowledge of the hotel procurement market in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Strong contracting expertise in food and non-food commodities.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills; able to interpret and present data effectively.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software tools.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and reliable.
• Strong relationship management and customer service orientation.