Category Manager

**Company Description
- You’ll make us shine**

You enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team and can communicate easily and openly with your colleagues. You are also passionate about quality work and know that good communication does not just happen - a great deal of care is taken to ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness. With a fascinating product, a global business and great stories to tell, come and be part of our team.

We’re the world’s leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

**Job Description**:

- The Category Manager for Mining and Underground commodities is responsible for managing negotiable operational spend. This role is a shared services role and provides strategic sourcing capability across the GoC - directly supporting the wholly managed business units and the joint ventures.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Lead the development, improvement and roll out of category strategies with the requisite input and buy in from the key stakeholders internally and relevant functional leadership based on strategic sourcing strategies principles.
- Drive and support a consistent approach to the advancement of local procurement and black economic empowerment focus.
- Negotiate and manage high value and production critical strategic commodity and service contracts - including amendments, price adjustments and general contract administration.
- Supplier relationship management and supplier sourcing strategies are managed to ensure on time and in full receiving of required products and services. Drive and support a consistent approach to develop and maintain key supplier relationships and ensure sustainable supply and delivery of the right goods and services, at the right time, right place and at the best commercial terms.
- Management of contracts in line with procurement governance procedures and Global Anglo Group standards.
- Lead and contribute towards the development of TCO models for key categories jointly with the Asset Optimization team.
- Ensure that commodities are sourced in accordance with technical, commercial and sustainability specifications.
- Facilitate the review and revision of relevant DBGS Sourcing policies, procedures and standards.

**Qualifications**:

- A Commercial/Business/Engineering degree.
- Advanced university qualifications, preferably in business administration, commerce, or other relevant discipline (such as MBA, MCIPs) will be an advantage.

**Knowledge and Experience required**:

- Extensive experience in Supply Chain and Indirects, Mining/Plant/Maintenance environment or Downstream environments.
- Experience in both Direct and Indirect category management and sourcing is required.
- Ability to engage, network and influence senior management and large suppliers.
- Proven track record for problem solving and change management.
- Proven track record of successful delivered projects
- Understanding of strategic sourcing techniques and total cost of ownership analysis.
- Background in and understanding of legal and contractual terms and conditions.
- Experience in the leadership and management of people is required.
- Specific experience in extractive metallurgical plant equipment and services will be advantageous.

**Additional Information
- Who we are: De Beers Group**

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future.

Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.

**Safety**

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show car and respect **.**

**Inclusion & Diversity**

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

**Closing date**:18 Augus