Inclusive Procurement Manager- Strategic Programmes at Anglo American

Job Description

• Through a collaborative approach, lead the development and implementation of a global strategic programme that will deliver on Inclusive Procurement ambitions and drive positive socio-economic impact within our host communities.

Delivery & Performance

General:

• Provide Inclusive Procurement contributions to the overall Supply Chain business strategy, providing innovative solutions to key challenges and supporting the delivery of business results.
• Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.

Community Strategy & Programme Management:

• Develop an integrated global Inclusive Procurement strategy and delivery programme that will drive a global approach to socio-economic development, job creation and prosperity within our host communities beyond mine closure.
• Support Supply Chain regions to translate the strategy into area specific critical tasks, performance targets, plans and budgets
• Facilitate the development of a single plan per asset which is aligned with the integrated global strategy and work with BU Inclusive Procurement teams to drive and track implementation.
• Manage the implementation and progress monitoring of the strategic programme, proactively manage risks and drive the achievement of performance objectives.
• Develop business cases which will determine the viability and priority of initiatives.
• Lead the development of a change, engagement & communication plan that will support the effective deployment of the strategy, achievement of our ambitions and celebrate achievements.

Commercial Value Delivery & Supplier Development:

• Provide input to category portfolio and value delivery planning, support global category strategy development, initiative plans and agreements.
• Provide input to the development of a robust strategic approach to supplier development, covering all elements of supplier development from incubation to industrialisation and beneficiation.

Partnerships & Suppliers:

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relations in an exceedingly complex stakeholder environment, driving convergence of differing views and expectations.
• Support the development of a new social contract between Supply Chain and Communities that builds sustainable community trust and support for plans through bilateral dialogue and active engagement.

Compliance with Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks:

• Remain abreast of regulatory and legislative frameworks to ensure the strategic programme is relevant and responsive to changing needs.

Sustainability & Social:

• Manage the implementation of Anglo American social & sustainability strategies and initiatives that relate to Inclusive Procurement and how these contribute to the sustainable mine plans.

People & Teams:

• Establish, develop and lead a team with the requisite strategic capabilities to drive the new Inclusive Procurement programme.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification (Honours/ Masters degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role of similar complexity.
• Experience: Proven track record of extensive practical experience of Programme & Project Management within a Preferential or Inclusive Procurement Environment.
• Relevant/Transferable industry experience such as Mining, Renewal Energy, Socio Economic Manufacturing or Automotive.
• Deep knowledge and experience in socio-economic development and specifically rural community development
• Strategy development and execution
• Incubation and enterprise/supplier development
• Strong programme management experience
• Team management experience
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks
• Strong business focus, commercial acumen and business case development
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) to be able to influence and lead multiple stakeholders