Director, Procurement – Organic Growth – AngloGold Ashanti
Job Description
Role Overview
The organization is seeking a professional to direct strategic commercial activities and execution for the capital project portfolio focused on tailings and organic growth. The position entails managing regional initiatives like plant upgrades, infrastructure moves, mill expansions, and dry-stack facility construction. As the primary commercial partner to leadership, the appointee will formulate overarching commercial methods, govern contracting processes, and manage supplier relationships. Responsibilities include guiding high-stakes negotiations, supervising procurement from strategy to post-award management, and establishing specialized commercial teams comprising several direct reports and extended associates to ensure long-term operational success.
Key Accountabilities
Oversight encompasses full governance, strategic direction, and assurance of commercial outcomes across the capital portfolio. The appointee will design sourcing plans aligned with industry benchmarks, resolve complex contractual matters to balance cost against risk, and advise project delivery teams from inception to handover. Additional duties involve partnering with supply chain advisory committees to standardize goods, implementing reporting frameworks for executive insight, and championing workplace safety protocols within the functional units.
Leadership and Team Development
The incumbent will establish performance standards, mentor personnel to foster advanced commercial leadership, and cultivate collaboration across functional partnerships. Influencing executive stakeholders to achieve consensus on commercial objectives is a key function.
Technical Expertise and Execution
The role requires driving procurement plans including request for proposal generation, bidder assessments, and contract awards for major packages such as engineering, procurement, construction management, and specialized services. Duties include overseeing supplier qualification, administering contracts, managing claims and variations, and pursuing value-creation opportunities through risk reduction and cost avoidance.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering discipline, with a postgraduate qualification or master’s degree considered advantageous. A substantial history of progressive leadership in procurement and commercial management within heavy industry or mining sectors is required. Proficiency with enterprise resource planning tools like SAP MM is necessary, alongside a deep comprehension of capital project lifecycles, dispute resolution, and contract controls.
How to Apply
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