Specialist, Category Mngt Energy at AngloGold Ashanti

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Category Specialist to support the delivery of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. This role partners with the Category Manager to optimise spend, drive supplier performance, and deliver cost efficiencies aligned to business objectives.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support development and execution of the category strategies
• Assist with supplier management, negotiations, and contract execution
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and energy cost modelling
• Support tendering, contract management, and SOX compliance
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis and insights
• Contribute to business cases, reporting, and performance tracking
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in procurement, category management, or commercial analysis
• Experience in energy markets, utilities, fuel and Lubricants advantageous
• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Cost modelling, analytics, and benchmarking
• Supplier and contract management
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.