Sourcing & Contracting Specialist

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa MMG Limited Full time

**Job no**: 499792

**Work type**: Permanent Full Time

**Location**: Johannesburg Office

**At MMG** _we mine for progress_ through the development of our people and partnering with local communities to drive economic growth and the value we deliver to our shareholders. We work in complex jurisdictions across diverse cultures, communities, and vastly differing experiences with resource development. A long-term outlook, commitment to international standards and our respect for people, land and culture underpin our success.

**Why MMG?**

With the world taking steps towards a transition to a low carbon economy, MMG is focused on the critical materials required to help make this change. As we look ahead, our portfolio and focus places us in a strong position to drive future growth for our business. This is an opportunity for you to be a part of this exciting future and become our next generation of business miner.

**About the role**

At MMG, Our people are as diverse as our assets and the work is varied. Based between **(**SA / DRC FIFO / DRC Local)**, you will partner with colleagues from **Peru, Africa, China, Laos and Australia**, to gather information and provide best practice advice and governance to align the assets to MMG’s strategy. We recognise and respect the unique value and perspectives each person contributes to our safety, production and operational excellence outcomes.

**The Specialist - Sourcing & Contacting** role contributes to our Sourcing & Contracting Supply Team. The team is focused on Sourcing and Contracting Specialists / Analysts to ensure that MMG derives maximum value from its external spend. This is accomplished through structured market engagements and ongoing category and contract stewardship. To achieve this, Sourcing and Contracting Specialists require strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to analyse the capabilities, costs and risks posed by MMG’s suppliers; and the ability to negotiate and capture favourable commercial outcomes in contract documents.

**The role requires**
- At least 10 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Sourcing roles. _(Alternative relevant industry experience in other Functional areas would also be considered e.g. Finance, Commercial, Operations)_
- Experience in strategic sourcing, developing commercial arrangements and capture of outcomes in contract documentation
- Proven ability to identify, deliver total cost reduction and efficiency opportunities.
- Preferably degree qualified in a Commercial/Business discipline or Engineering.
- Robust understanding of MMG Standards and Process Framework
- Mining site services in the DRC is a must and understanding of the DRC Subcontracting Law.
- Strong knowledge of contract terms and conditions is essential.
- Non-negotiable SAP working knowledge
- Understand Services scope of work, bills of quantities, specifications to ensure complete tender packs are generated and included within executed agreements
- Familiarity with legal and risk framework for contract execution and contract management in the various jurisdictions in which MMG operates.
- Familiarity with MMG’s Strategy and Operating Model
- Familiarity or ability to develop the requirements, specifications, and needs of specific services required on a mine site
- Understanding of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation models and approaches
- This is an opportunity to think globally from a people and operating asset perspective, develop and evolve in response to business challenges and influence business direction.

**You will be responsible for**:
Sourcing and Contracting Specialists / Analysts are responsible for the planning and execution of sourcing activities to select suppliers capable of fulfilling MMG’s needs, and for the on-going stewardship of particular categories of external spend. Specific accountabilities and activities include:
Category Stewardship

Contribute to category planning through:

- Category segmentation, spend analysis, cost driver analysis and strategic positioning
- Understanding the category’s global supply base, with a focus on low-cost-country, China sourcing and Local sourcing
- Developing a forward view of business requirements, identifying emerging technologies, suppliers, continuous improvement and other opportunities that may deliver value to MMG
- Maintain collaborative and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide category insights where required, to support business decisions including project development, M&A, financial forecasting and other similar activities.
- Manage or assist in the management of selected contracts, including supplier performance reviews, validation and expedition of contract deliverables, rate reviews, rectification of under-performance, process compliance, and associated activities.

Planning of Sourcing Activities:
Ongoing planning of major market engagements, Including:

- Review of expiring contr

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