Supplier Quality & Assurance Specialist

What youll do

Perform supplier factory safety quality review and control assessments to support supplier identification and ongoing quality assurance that will ensure the delivery of contracted goods in line with expectations.

KEY TASKS

Safety Compliance

Ensure all suppliers meet AAs safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Conduct audits and assessments to verify adherence to health safety and environmental protocols.

Supplier Factory Review

Perform on-site supplier factory evaluations focusing on quality control (QC) and assurance (QA) processes.

Assess production capabilities process controls and adherence to agreed standards.

Technical Specification & Standard Compliance

Validate that supplier outputs meet technical specifications and industry standards.

Review and approve supplier documentation certifications and compliance evidence. 

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Execute QA and QC activities when required including inspection of materials components and finished goods.

Monitor and report on defect rates corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Functional Application Adherence

Ensure supplied products meet functional requirements for intended application.

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical discrepancies.

Compliance & Reputational Risk Management

Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to ethical sourcing labor practices and environmental impact.

Implement corrective actions and escalate reputational risks to leadership as necessary.

Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement

Work with suppliers to improve quality systems reduce defects and enhance process reliability.

Support training and capability-building initiatives for supplier quality teams.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of audits inspections and compliance checks.

Prepare reports for internal stakeholders summarizing supplier performance and risk status.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with procurement engineering and logistics teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into sourcing decisions.

Provide technical input during supplier selection and onboarding.

Issue Resolution & Escalation

Investigate quality issues promptly and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.

Escalate critical quality or compliance failures to programme leadership. 

Qualifications :

What were looking for

Qualification: An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level or equivalent in Business Administration Management or Engineering

Experience: Proven track record of extensive practical experience in relevant field

Desirable: A postgraduate qualification (Honours/ Masters degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Technical Knowledge:

Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain  

Safety & sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement  

Strong commercial negotiation and deal-making business case development investment appraisal  

Advanced knowledge of Chinese and other Low-Cost country sourcing markets

Intermediary Category Management and sourcing & contracting knowledge with TCO approach  

Intermediary skills in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and SPM (Supplier Performance Management)

Critical thinking capability  

Additional Information :

Who we are

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 process move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner of diamonds (through De Beers) copper platinum and other precious metals iron ore coal and nickel we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. 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 peoples lives.

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.

Covid Vaccination Intent

Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. However as vaccines have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing Covid-19 transmission we have now announced our intent to introduce a policy that requires Covid-19 vaccination for access to all sites and offices. This policy would apply to all new joiners to the company as well as existing employees and contractors.

We are in the process of undertaking a comprehensive engagement process with all our stakeholders about our intent. This is so we can tailor our approach in each country including ensuring what we do is lawful. Once this is complete we will look to implement the policy. There may be differences in how and when it is implemented due to local context and legal requirements.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time