We have an exciting opportunity for Commercial Analyst (Mining Commodities/Mining Services/Mining Equipment/Processing). The purpose of this role is to conduct contract administration (price file administration, contract variations), data collection and analysis (market intelligence, spending, performance) and initiative/project administration support.
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.
As Commercial Analyst (Mining Commodities/Mining Services/Mining Equipment/Processing) your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Safety, Health, and Environment:
- Support a safe and healthy work environment where workers, external service providers, and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
- Adhere to Housekeeping principles to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
Commercial Value Delivery and Supplier Partnering:
- Adhere to global commercial standards that will enable delivery in a safe and socially acceptable way and ensure that the organisation sources from responsible suppliers.
- Actively undertake research, broad scanning, benchmarking and best practice analysis to produce better results.
- Provide the necessary analytical support required for negotiations.
Planning:
- Execute activities for relevant commercial activities so that they are aligned with the overall strategic plan
- May execute sourcing events such as low-risk/complexity T£ contracts.
- Execute relevant project procurement activities in a timely and visible manner.
Sourcing and Contracts Management:
- Provide relevant analytical planning support for business and corporate routine, tactical sourcing, contracting, and contractor management activities
- Support the team with relevant analytical procurement, end-to-end sourcing, contracting activities, and contracts management.
Commercial Agreements:
- Execute timely and accurate sourcing and contracting and contractor management analytical activities.
- Regular, timely and accurate reporting of all portfolio activities.
Inclusive Procurement:
- Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement.
- Adhere to Inclusive Procurement expectations, targets and initiatives.
- Provide analytical support to the global Inclusive Procurement programmes.
Sustainability and Social:
- Support a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction.
- Provide analytical support with implementing sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives and associated business cases that advance Anglo American's technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.
Stakeholder and Supplier Management:
- Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within the team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Support the relevant business partner in tracking and updating supplier performance based on contractual KPIs.
- Identify digitisation opportunities with suppliers to develop compelling business cases and collaborate with stakeholders and the SC Centre of Excellence for potential implementation.
Contractor Management:
- Support the relevant Supply Chain Manager in analysing and updating supplier performance based on contractual KPIs.
- Escalate contractual risks & operational issues.
Supply Chain Excellence:
- Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within the team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Compile monthly reports on spend against relevant contracts in the portfolio.
- Provide analytical support to the Supply Chain Manager and Company Representative functions in implementing and operationalising active contracts.
People and Teams:
- Drive own performance management and personal learning.
- Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness.
Governance and Compliance:
- Ensure personal and team compliance with applicable legislative requirements.
This role is in Supply Chain (SC) department on a Band 7 (C-Upper) level reporting to the Category Lead (Mining Commodities/Mining Services/Mining Equipment/Processing).
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Higher National Qualification in Business Accounting/Finance/ or Economics on NQF5
- A National Diploma in Business Accounting/Finance or Economics (NQF6) is preferred
- SA Drivers Licence
Technical Knowledge
- 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
- Solid knowledge of contracts, administrative processes, and supporting systems (ERP, SAP, SAP Ariba, etc).
- General administrative capabilities, including minutes, record keeping, and digital contract execution processes.
- Contract amendments execution and digital implementation.
- Monitoring and reporting performance management of contractual KPIs.
- Vendor and Material Master data updates.
- Sourcing and contracting activities for tactical and routine contracts.
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 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.