Purchasing Officer FTE (Fixed Term)

As our Purchasing Officer FTE your responsibilities will include but 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 and 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
  • Conduct effective purchasing activities (buying goods/services).
• Conduct Spot Sourcing activities for all purchase requests without an approved supply source and ensure the necessary approvals are obtained.
  • Process change orders and resolve any issues related to supply.
  • Raise visibility of items purchased to enable their placement on the contract.
  • Provide effective and efficient administration and reporting.
• Purchasing Excellence & Automation
  • Ensure that the ordered materials meet set specifications and contain the cost of materials.
• Ensure accuracy in the purchasing process to limit rework and invoice mismatches impacting other functions (e.g. Accounts Payable).
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
  • Evaluate supplier performance manage queries and escalate critical issues.
• Sustainability & Social
• Ensure Sourcing rules applied within Purchasing are aligned with Anglo American Sustainability and Social requirements.
• Support Anglo American sustainable value creation strategies initiatives and associated business cases that advance Anglo American technical community sustainability and financial ambitions.
• Communities & Inclusive Procurement
• Support the team to identify supplier development needs and opportunities and provide input into the development of solutions

This role is in Supply Chain (SC) department on a band 7/8 (C5) level reporting to the Section Manager Purchasing

Qualifications :

• Grade 12
• Relevant Supply
• Chain/Purchasing/Procurement/Logistics or related qualification on NQF5
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Proven experience of 3-5 years in a relevant field or role involving comparable scope and complexity.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Transactional Procurement processes.
  • Proficiency in SAP Purchasing modules and related systems.
  • Strong skills in data analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
  • Knowledge of process compliance standards and monitoring practices.
  • Familiarity with Supply Chain (SC) systems and tools.

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.

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.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that were 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract