Category Manager - (FTC 6Months)

De Beers Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

De Beers Group seeks an experienced Category Manager to support strategic sourcing and contract negotiation post-Anglo-American divestment. The role requires a strong background in supply chain management, particularly in mining, along with proven negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex relationships. A commercial or engineering degree with advanced qualifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant supply chain experience.
• Experience in direct and indirect category management.
• Ability to engage and influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Implement category strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate high value contracts and ensure compliance.
• Support local procurement and black economic empowerment initiatives.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Policy & Process

Supplier Negotiation

Category Knowledge

TCO Modeling

Spend Analytics

Contracts Management

Education

Commercial/Business/Engineering degree

Advanced university qualifications (MBA, MCIPs)

Job description

Job Description

The Category Manager (Project Moore) is responsible for providing back-fill support to the Strategic Sourcing team, who will be managing all Contract separation and negotiation activities related to the Anglo-American divestment.

Key Result Areas:

Implement category strategies with the requisite input and buy in from the key stakeholders internally and relevant functional leadership based on strategic sourcing strategies principles.

• Category segmented spend is available to the stakeholders and the various strategies and strategic sourcing needs are communicated.
• Category strategies, value delivery plans and initiatives pipeline in place to drive value delivery across the GoC
• Category strategies address strategic sourcing initiative focus and spend conversion value reflects progression.

Support the implementation of a consistent approach to the advancement of local procurement and black economic empowerment focus.

• Black economic spend and local procurement is actively managed and increased.
• New alternative suppliers are established, being evaluated and invited to take part in commercial bidding activities

Negotiate and manage high value (business as usual) 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.

Management of contracts in line with procurement governance procedures and standards

• Price escalation controls
• Contracts registers
• Performance management are in place to ensure effective contract administration practices

Ensure the effectiveness of Business Unit by:

• Integrating client and technical requirements with business objectives
• Benchmarking both pricing and commodity performance of strategic commodities against industry peers
• Increasing group-wide contract expenditure
• Reviewing supplier performance and contractual compliance regularly
• Managing strategic supplier relationships
• Rationalising supplier base by consolidating and contracting off-contract spend

Ensure that commodities are sourced in accordance with technical, commercial and sustainability specifications

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience

• 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
• Extensive experience in Supply Chain or Mining/Plant/ Maintenance environment or Downstream environments

• 5-10 year relevant supply chain experience.
• 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
• Must demonstrate an understanding of strategic sourcing techniques and total cost of ownership analysis or demonstrate aptitude for full training in this discipline
• Technical knowledge related to the area of responsibility (mining and processing category area)
• 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

• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification

Skills / Competencies

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Policy & Process
• Industry and Market Research
• Supplier Negotiation
• Category Knowledge
• TCO Modeling
• Spend Analytics
• Contracts Management, Creation and Approval
• Supplier Governance
• Managing Complex Cross Functional Business Relationships
• Sourcing Strategy Formulation & Value Creation

Additional Information

Closing Date: 19 June 2025

TO APPLY:

Submit applications on or before the closing date to:

Website: www.angloamerican.com/careers

• Preference will be given to HDSA candidates and consideration will be given to the company's Employment Equity Policy and Labour Plan.

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