Manager, Procurement - Projects

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension contributions

Annual leave

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Manager, Procurement - Projects to oversee supply chain and procurement for a global portfolio of sustaining capital projects, exceeding $1B in planned investment over the next five years. You will shape procurement strategy, drive total cost of ownership, and collaborate with site leadership, supply chain teams, and project stakeholders across a global mining operation.

You will lead supplier qualification, contract negotiations, and sourcing strategies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in capital project procurement, ideally within mining or heavy industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale, complex global projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM contracting models and project controls.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in SAP (MM module preferred) and procurement systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy, governance, and resourcing for sustaining capital project procurement across operating sites.
• Develop and implement aligned procurement strategies in line with the global projects blueprint.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and site leadership teams, aligning supply chain outcomes with business objectives.
• Establish a rolling 3-year resource plan to support capital projects delivery.
• Partner with project delivery teams to define and execute procurement strategies from concept through operations.
• Support early-stage project development (concept through pre-feasibility).
• Lead supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and sourcing strategies to minimize risk and optimize cost.
• Drive integration of procurement outcomes into operations, ensuring long-term value realization.
• Collaborate with category management and technical advisory teams to standardize equipment and services.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, and process efficiency.
• Support operational readiness planning across all supply chain functions.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across global operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Promote strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication with senior leadership.
• Champion safety, ensuring adherence to policies and proactive risk management.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain high-quality procurement and project data for decision-making.
• Support effective communication of risks, issues, and performance insights.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

SAP MM

Procurement systems

Cost optimization

International travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

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AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations,projectsand exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we canleverageour existing assets, shareholdings,skillsand experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies.Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

The Manager, Procurement - Projects will oversee supply chain and procurement excellence for a global portfolio of sustaining capital(brownfield) projects exceeding $1B in planned investment over the next five years. This role will shape procurement strategy, ensure disciplined execution, and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) value across project lifecycles—from early-stage concept through delivery and operational integration. Partnering closely with site leadership, supply chain teams, and project stakeholders, you will enable high-impact outcomes across a global mining operation.

ROLEACCOUNTABILITIES

• Strategic Leadership & Governance: Lead global strategy, governance, and resourcing for sustaining capital project procurement across operating sites. Develop and implement aligned procurement strategies in line with the global projects blueprint. Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and site leadership teams, aligning supply chain outcomes with business objectives. Establish a rolling 3-year resource plan to support capital projects delivery
• Project Delivery & Commercial Excellence: Partner with project delivery teams to define and execute procurement strategies from concept through operations. Support early-stage project development (concept through pre-feasibility), ensuring strong supply chain foundations. Contribute to EPC/EPCM and prime contract evaluations and commercial decision-making. Lead supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and sourcing strategies to minimize risk and optimize cost.
• Operational Integration & Value Creation: Drive integration of procurement outcomes into operations, ensuring long-term value realization. Collaborate with category management and technical advisory teams to standardize equipment and services. Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, and process efficiency. Support operational readiness planning across all supply chain functions
• Leadership & Culture: Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across global operations. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. Promote strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication with senior leadership. Champion safety, ensuring adherence to policies and proactive risk management.
• Governance, Reporting & Data: Ensure accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders and leadership. Maintain high-quality procurement and project data for decision-making. Support effective communication of risks, issues, and performance insights.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in capital project procurement, ideally within mining or heavy industry
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale, complex global projects
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM contracting models and project controls
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Expertise in SAP (MM module preferred) and procurement systems
• Track record of developing and executing enterprise-level supply chain strategies
• Willingness to travel internationally

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.

AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability.

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