Senior Procurement Strategist

1 month ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa De Beers Group Full time

De Beers Group seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Analyst to provide critical support to the Global Category Manager: Africa in developing, implementing, and executing contract management frameworks and commercial agreements.

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to global commercial standards to ensure safe and socially acceptable sourcing practices and responsible supplier relationships. Conduct research, data analysis, opportunity assessments, benchmarking, and best practice analysis to deliver better results. Provide analytical support for the implementation of value creation & supplier engagement strategies that align with the overall global Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets, and Business Unit priorities.

Support the development, tracking, presentation, and distribution of contract information packs, including contract key performance metrics, operational efficiencies, and contractor cost & revenue. Offer necessary analytical support for:

  • The development and ongoing management of category strategies within the portfolio;
  • Business case support and input;
  • Plans to ensure security of supply and seamless service delivery;
  • The advancement of supplier partnering that drives innovation & value; negotiations;
  • Data mining to identify opportunities for commercial excellence improvement;
  • The establishment and execution of contracts;
  • Zero-based cost models for benchmark, tender, and contracting purposes.
Planning and Execution

Execute activities aligned with the overall strategic plan, ensuring timely and visible project procurement activities. Execute relevant project procurement activities in a timely and visible manner.

Provide relevant analytical planning support for BU and corporate routine and tactical sourcing & contracting, as well as contractor management activities. Support the team with relevant analytical procurement and end-to-end sourcing & contracting activities and contracts management relevant to the portfolio.

Execute timeous and accurate sourcing & contracting and contractor management analytical activities. Regularly report on all portfolio activities. Support the effective implementation of commercial contracts, including the establishment of supplier partnership agreements, key performance indicators, and management routines.

Inclusive Procurement and Sustainability

Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement aligned with the global and regional Inclusive Procurement strategies. Provide input to and deliver against inclusive procurement and commercial plans to ensure targets are met against scheduled milestones.

Support a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital, and cost reduction. Analytically support the implementation of sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives, and associated business cases that advance Anglo American technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.

Stakeholder and Supplier Management

Acknowledge new ways of working and systems usage within the team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders. Support the relevant Business Partner to track and update supplier performance based 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.

Support the relevant Supply Chain Manager to analyze and update supplier performance based on contractual KPIs. Escalate contractual risks & operational issues. Support the Supply Chain Management function with on-site implementation of end-to-end commercial activities and the resolution of escalated issues.

Qualifications and Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) or relevant tertiary qualification and proven track record of practical experience (3-5 years minimum) in a similar role and context. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and practical experience in a relevant field or a similar role is desirable.

Practical experience in a relevant field with sufficient depth of knowledge to investigate, identify, and resolve problems and technical issues in own function. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Power BI. Zero-based cost modeling experience is beneficial.

Candidates should possess good commercial, negotiation, and deal-making skills, as well as experience with business case development, investment appraisal, category development & management, sourcing & contracting with Total Cost Ownership approach, business planning, and business case development.

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