Senior Category Specialist

Responsible for managing a specific set of categories, in support of the broader portfolio strategy and business ambition that delivers improved business performance through commercial agreements, enables innovation, supplier partnering and internal stakeholder collaboration.

1. Safety: Consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
2. Performance and Delivery

• Responsible for developing relevant category strategies, support input to business cases, plans to ensure security of supply, the advancement of supplier partnering that drives innovation and value, compile and execute sourcing events, support negotiations, establish and execute contracts.
• Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.
• Project management of key initiatives.
• Support the development of the broader category portfolio strategy, value creation plans and business cases by providing relevant data, analysis, opportunity assessments and market intelligence.
• Understand regional strategic priorities and develop relevant Category Management plans to support business needs and improved value delivery with a focus on cost reduction, working capital and TCO initiatives.
• Implement value creation and supplier engagement plans that align to the overall Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and Company/ Site priorities
• Develop and manage relationships with strategic suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions that position as a partner of choice.
• Participate in negotiations with finalizing Agreements and related Contract Amendments.
• Optimize value through innovation, risk mitigation and growth throughout the relationship life cycle.
• Plan, schedule, resource and execute activities relating to relevant contracts in category portfolio.
• Identify, enable & track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements and category management targets.
• Provide input into the relevant budget and resource requirements and category management targets.
• Accountable for the contact over its life cycle and ensure contract administration and performance management activities are executed timely and with quality.
• Ensure the effective and efficient execution of contracts management activities for allocated portfolio (including the loading of finalized contracts onto the system to enable transactions).
• Manage the implementation of bespoke agreements that outline innovation, joint development, technical, commercial, relationship and performance expectations.
• Support the Supply Chain Management function with on-site implementation of end-to-end commercial activities and the resolution of escalated issues.
• Implement value opportunities and assist with the resolution of risks and identification of risk mitigation solutions pertaining to the portfolio
• Responsible for providing input to and delivering against inclusive procurement and commercial plans to ensure targets are met against scheduled milestones.
• Implement an Inclusive Procurement programme that will increase host community commercial participation and support the development of thriving communities
• Embed clear Inclusive Procurement expectations, targets and initiatives in commercial agreements
• Support the Inclusive Procurement team to identify supplier development needs and opportunities and support the development of solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with materials management and warehousing teams to ensure alignment of future demand requirements, working capital optimization opportunities and the resolution of supplier non-performance
• Support Materials Planning in alignment with Physical Supply Chain.

1. People & Teams

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

1. Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.
• Grade 12
• An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce/Supply Chain Management supported with technical expertise; and/or technical degree level, e.g. Mining/Chemical engineering supported with commercial expertise

Desirable

A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (Commerce/Supply Chain Management/Chemical Engineering/Mining Engineering) OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Certifications

• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence

Experience

• 5 years category management experience (experience in Mining Services, Processing Equipment and Fuels/Lubricants would be advantageous).

Technical knowledge (experience) required for role

• Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
• Ability to integrate Commercial, PSC, Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines
• Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement
• Category Management, sourcing & contracting with Total Cost Ownership approach
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Business Planning, Business Case development
• Working knowledge of regional and local Inclusive Procurement requirements

Technical Skills

• Good commercial, negotiation and deal-making, business case development, investment appraisal
• Developing skills in business and local inclusive procurement requirements.
• Proficient skills in leading change, performance management & reporting.
• Competent skills in SC systems and processes, team management, project management and planning, technical analysis, safety knowledge, business acumen, stakeholder engagement and communication, technical and data analytics, warehouse management, optimization.
• Expert skills in materials and inventory management.
• Proficient Computer Literacy.

Other requirements

• Medical certificate of fitness
• There could be ad hoc requirements from time to time including need to travel
• No criminal record
• Complete Psychometric Assessments

Area specific requirements

• Technical knowledge in Mining Services, Processing Equipment and Fuels/Lubricants will be an advantage.

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