Manager: Production Drilling Services

3 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa AngloGold Ashanti Full time

Location: Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
- Post Start Date: Oct 11, 2025

112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000

Fax: +27 (0) 11 637 6624

AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions.

Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment.

Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community.

**LOCATION**: Johannesburg
**REPORTS TO** : Director Procurement Drilling

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
- Join our global procurement team and take ownership of the end-to-end management of drilling services categories critical to our business success. You’ll drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management, building strong partnerships to optimize cost, performance, and quality. This role requires strong market analysis, commercial acumen, and the ability to unlock value through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

**WORK ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- **Category Strategy & Market Intelligence**: Develop and implement a comprehensive Drilling Services category strategy that leverages market intelligence, cost modelling, and benchmarking to drive long-term value and alignment with business objectives.
- **Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management**: Lead tendering, negotiation, and contracting processes for high-value drilling service agreements, ensuring cost optimization, performance alignment, and compliance with governance standards.
- **Supplier Relationship Management**: Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, establishing KPIs, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring suppliers deliver consistent quality, cost efficiency, and innovation.
- **Value Delivery & Cost Optimization**: Drive measurable cost reduction and value creation through TCO management, should-cost analysis, and structured savings tracking across operational and capital spend.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance**: Collaborate with operations, technical, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with production needs while maintaining robust compliance, reporting, and governance.

**SKILLS & COMPETENCIES**

**Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience**
- 5+ years’ experience in category management or commercial analytics.
- Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and data analytics.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Expertise in sourcing, spend management, cost modelling, and supplier negotiations.

**Education & Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

**AngloGold Ashanti Limited**

Reg No: 1944/017354/06

Directors: G Patterson J Munanka KV Naidoo B Sangqu
- Requisition ID: 24988
- Category: Category Management
- Posting Salary: Market Related
- Post End Date: Oct 2, 2025

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