Specialist, Category Mngt Mining Contracts at AngloGold Ashanti

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Specialist – Category Management (Mining Contracts) to support the delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives across Contract Mining.
• This role partners with the Category Manager to drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and value delivery across critical spend categories.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support development and execution of category and sourcing strategies
• Assist with supplier management, negotiations, and contract execution
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and complex cost modelling
• Support tender processes, contract drafting, and SOX compliance
• Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving and value opportunities
• Contribute to business cases, reporting, and category insights
• Support delivery of major contracts and supplier performance initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement and value tracking across the category

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA advantageous)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in procurement, category management, or commercial analysis
• Experience in mining contracts - advantageous
• Category management and strategic sourcing
• Advanced cost modelling and spend analysis
• Supplier and contract management
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
• 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.