Commercial Advisor (Fixed Term Contract)

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract role. 

Provide efficient and effective commercial activities relating to regional or global categories thatdelivers improved business performance through commercial agreements enabling innovation supplier partnering and internal stakeholder collaboration. Provide category management support with strategic sourcing supplier management contract negotiations value delivery and risk management across Supply Chain Global category.

Key responsibilities:

Commercial Value Delivery & Supplier Partnering

• Support the development of category sourcing and contracting strategies and plans through data gathering and analysis and responsibly execute allocated sourcing & contracting activities.
• Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions thatpositionAngloAmericanasa partner of choice 
• Optimize value through innovation risk mitigation and growth throughout the relationship life cycle
• Follow a set of global standards for suppliers and contractors to enable delivery in a safe and socially acceptable way and ensure that the organisation sources from responsible suppliers
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking of technology suppliers and industry trends.
• Support the implementation of commercial strategies to support business needs and improve value delivery 
• Provide support with regards to negotiations and finalising GFAs (General Framework Agreements) 
• Adhere tovaluecreationandsupplierengagementstrategiesthataligntotheoverallglobalSupply Chain strategy critical tasks performance targets and Business Unit priorities

Planning

• Actively track commercial dashboard KPIs (e.g. cycle times contract coverage category/supplier/ contractor performance etc) and proactively address and escalate issues.
• Provide support with the development of category strategies though the analysis and gathering of data
• Identify enable & track value and inclusive procurement opportunities commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements
• Plan and execute activities for relevant commercialactivities
• Execute relevant project procurement activities in a timely and visiblemanner 
• Track and monitor progress tracking against sourcing & contracts and category management targets
• Provide input into the relevant budget and resource requirements

Sourcing & Contracts Management 

• Responsible for compiling and executing allocated sourcing events contracting and contract management (including administration) supplier/contract performance management and initiative management.
• Support with the effective execution of contracts administrative duties like price files variations and amendments
• Implement value delivery plans for routine and tactical sourcing & contracting and contractor management activities 
• Execute effective and efficient commercial activities relating to corporate regional or BU contracts in a timely and value driven manner including timeous and accuratecapturing ofprice updatesfor contracts inthe system
• Create proactive visibility and continuous improvement of sourcing and contracts pipeline related to allocated portfolio
• Regulartimeousandaccuratereportingpertainingtoroutine and tactical sourcing & contracting activities
• Implement value opportunities and mitigate risks pertaining to the portfolio
• Ensure cross collaboration between internal and external stakeholders
• Review technology-related contractual terms including pricing models service levels data privacy cybersecurity and intellectual property provisions
• Support contract governance and compliance activities across global category agreements.

Commercial Agreements

• Support a culture of Sustainable Value throughESGTCO initiatives innovation working capital andcost reduction Provide support with the implementation ofsustainable valuecreationstrategies initiativesand associated business cases that advance Anglo American technical community sustainability and financial ambitions
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions
• Provide support regarding supplier performance management of select suppliers and address escalated issues
• Support the global Inclusive Procurement teamtoidentifysupplierdevelopmentneedsandopportunities

Inclusive Procurement

• Support input to and delivery against inclusive procurement and commercial plans to ensure targets are met against scheduled milestones.
• Understandcommunityspecificneedsand identify valuecreation opportunities 
• Driveacultureofcommunitydevelopmentandinclusiveprocurementwithstakeholders that are aligned to the global and regional Inclusive Procurement strategies
• Execute and adhere to an Inclusive Procurement programme that will increase host community commercial participation and support the development of thriving communities 
• Adhere to Inclusive Procurement expectations targets and initiatives in commercial agreements and manage the delivery thereof 
• Support the global Inclusive Procurement teamtoidentifysupplierdevelopmentneedsandopportunities

Sustainability & Social

• Support a culture of Sustainable Value throughESGTCO initiatives innovation working capital andcost reduction
• Provide support with the implementation ofsustainable valuecreationstrategies initiativesand associated business cases that advance Anglo American technical community sustainability and financial ambitions
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions
• Provide support regarding supplier performance management of select suppliers and address escalated issues
• Support the global Inclusive Procurement team to identify supplier development needs and opportunities

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Adoptnew ways of workingand systemsusagewithin team regarding suppliers and keystakeholders
• Support the relevant BusinessPartner to track and updatesupplierperformancebased on contractual KPIs
• Identify digitization opportunities with suppliers to develop compelling business cases and collaborate with stakeholders and the SC Centre of Excellence for potential implementation

Contractor Management

• Include thecorrectsafetyspecificationsandKPIsinsourcingandcontractdocumentation
• Support with the development of supplier scorecards monitoring of supplier performance interpretation of performance data and development of insights
• Monitor thecommercialperformanceofsuppliersescalateissuesanddriveresolution
• Participate inquarterlyreview/performancemeetings
• Adhere to planned timeframes on contract management activities
• Support cross functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute category management activities

 Supply Chain Excellence 

• Adoptnew ways of workingand systemsusagewithin team regarding suppliers and keystakeholders
• Support Supply Chain Managers and Company Representative function in the implementation and operationalisation of active contracts
• Identify opportunities for improved ways of working and enhanced commoditized execution.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATION

• An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level or equivalent alternatively relevant tertiary qualification and proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

EXPERIENCE

• Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
• Sourcing and Contracting
• Ability to integrate Commercial PSC Supplier Management & Purchasing sub disciplines
• Safety & Sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement 
• Strong commercial and business case development
• Commercial Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Critical and systems thinking capability
• Category (i.e IT) Procurement and Management
• Contract Management
• Financial & Commercial Analysis
• Risk Management
• Digital and Technology Market Intelligence

Additional Information :

What we offer

• When you join Anglo American you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. Were a large successful multinational company and were still growing all the time

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.

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 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

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