Operational Inclusive Procurement Specialist - Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa - De Beers Group of Companies

De Beers Group of Companies
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Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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  • Anglo American's purpose is to reimagine mining to improve people's lives and is committed to creating a living mine that brings positive value to the people and environment where we operate.


Supply Chain is positioning itself for the future, by becoming more purpose-driven in aid of realising the Anglo American purpose and driving to be more agile and resilient.

Central to being more purpose-driven is delivering significantly more positive impact within our host communities, acting as supplier interface to provide velocity to our innovation, technical & sustainability change programme, that includes improved safety performance and the embedment of circular economy principles, as well as overall delivery of significantly more sustainable value.

To build a more agile and resilient Supply Chain the commoditized execution and digitalisation of processes is a key focus whilst driving operational excellence.

The development of thriving host communities is therefore a key strategic priority.

Our aim is to achieve radical and positive impact within our host communities globally, through a comprehensive, integrated and strategic approach.

The Inclusive Procurement team is new with a global remit (although the immediate priority is in South Africa).

The team will play a leading role in driving and facilitating the company's strategic ambition, embracing innovative solutions to unlock the potential of our host communities and requires a visionary and strategic response to ensure success in an environment that is increasingly complex.


Job Description:


  • The purpose of this role is to manage and ensure the operational implementation of a global strategic programme on Inclusive Procurement ambitions and drive positive socioeconomic impact within our BU host communities.

Key tasks will include:

Delivery & Performance

  • General _
  • Provide Inclusive Procurement contributions to the overall Supply Chain business strategy, particularly pertaining to creative partnering and robust supplier development.
  • Community Strategy & Programme Management _
  • Practical support and change management at BU level, with a specific focus on supporting Host Community suppliers and other SMME's/new entrants
  • Contribute to the overall community and IP strategy
  • Support the implementation and progress monitoring of the strategic programmes
  • Support the implementation of change, engagement & communication plans that will support the effective deployment of IP strategy
  • Modelling, Information & Reporting _
  • Provide areaspecific input to the overall Inclusive Procurement scorecard and targets and support the tracking of performance against these at BU level
  • Support the development of a future demand pipeline that will guide supplier development, initiatives, performance etc.
  • Commercial Value Delivery & Supplier Development _
  • Support assetbased implementation of IP initiatives in agreements by providing guidance to asset based teams
  • Provide input to category portfolio and value delivery planning, support category IP strategy and sourcing plan development, commercial & initiative plans and agreements to ensure formal commitment are embedded
  • Support the implementation of new waysofworking related to IP at asset level
  • Contribute to selection of host community suppliers for development programmes and tenders (Take part in RFI process)
  • Provide input to gap analysis of host community supplier capacity
  • Partnerships & Suppliers _
  • Asset based oversight of established partnerships (incl. JV's) between large suppliers and Host Community suppliers
  • Support the implementation of IP initiatives at the asset, raise any issues to commercial teams and provide progress feedback
  • Effect continuous growth in number of suitable IP suppliers (Host Community or otherwise) within relevant areas
  • Facilitate early escalation of onsite issues relating to host community suppliers
  • Identify barriers and/development opportunities related to host community suppliers and propose solutions
  • Compliance with Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks _
  • Educate and coach assetbased teams on regulatory requirements as well as the AA position on these
  • Support onsite BP team in preparing for external audit processes
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager to understand regulatory requirements and develop assetbased plans, aligned with overall regional approach.
  • Sustainability & Social _
  • Manage the implementation of Anglo American social & sustainability strategies and initiatives that relate to Inclusive Procurement and how these contribute to the sustainable mine plans
  • Supporting the implementation of Anglo American's policy and standards on Communities and Inclusive Procurement, reflecting our sustainability, inclusion & diversity ambitions as well as any other national imperatives. Support engagement of host community suppliers & business forums, relevant local governmental bodies
**People & Teams
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