Purchasing Administrator

De Beers Group of Companies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Johannesburg is seeking an Operations Purchasing Administrator. The role involves supporting purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and maintaining supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education, relevant qualifications, and 3-5 years' experience in administration. Strong knowledge of procurement processes and SAP systems is essential. This position promotes a culture of safety and diversity within the team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an administration and compliance environment.
• Familiarity with transactional procurement processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of technical considerations related to repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Complete effective and efficient administrative purchasing activities.
• Support specific safety, health, and sustainability opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and new partners.

Skills

Administrative support

Sourcing and contracts policies

Understanding operational context

SAP Purchasing systems

Supply Chain systems knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Office Management/Supply Chain qualification on NQF4

SA Drivers Licence

Job description

Company Description

-We have an exciting opportunity for Operations Purchasing Administrator . The purpose of this role is to Complete effective and efficient administrative purchasing activities promptly and cost-effectively, meeting agreed technical requirements and service levels.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel, widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our Purchasing Administrator your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Support specific safety, health, and sustainability opportunities and risks and ensure transactional purchasing activities comply with all Safety, Health, and environmental requirements.
• Perform regular risk assessments and raise any risks/issues immediately.
• Comply with relevant policies and standards, particularly the Contractor Performance Management policy and procedures, to achieve gold-standard contractor safety performance.

Performance Delivery

General

• Adhere to the relevant Supply Chain strategy and ensure that critical tasks, performance targets, plans and budgets are adhered to with consideration of risk identification.
• Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.

Supply Chain Strategy, Critical Tasks, Targets

• Provide administrative support concerning estimations, purchase orders, warranty claims, etc.

Purchasing Excellence & Automation

• Support the team in identifying improvement opportunities and providing input into the development of solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and new partners within the supply market.

Sustainability and Social

• Provide administrative support for implementing sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives, and associated business cases, advancing Anglo American's technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.

Communities and Inclusive Procurement

• Support the team in identifying supplier development needs and opportunities, and provide input into the development of solutions.

People and Teams

• Drive own performance management and personal learning.
• Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness.
• Support cross-functional team interactions with internal stakeholders.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure personal and team compliance with internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements for all Physical Supply Chain Management activities.
• Ensure personal and team compliance with applicable legislative requirements.

This role is in the Supply Chain (SC) department on a band A3 level reporting to the Section Manager Purchasing.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Office Management/Supply Chain qualification on NQF4
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience in an administration and compliance environment, including sourcing and contracts policies and standards.
• Understanding roles' operational context and complexity within relevant fields or environments.
• Familiarity with transactional procurement processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of SAP Purchasing systems and their functionalities.
• Working knowledge of technical considerations related to repairs and maintenance.
• Understanding of process compliance monitoring and related controls.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain (SUPPLY CHAIN) systems and their applications within organisational operations.

Additional Information

-Who we are?

Anglo American Overview

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.