Commercial Analyst

Job Description

As our Commercial Analyst your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Adhere to global commercial standards that will enable delivery in a safe and socially acceptable way and ensure that the organisation sources from responsible suppliers.
• Actively undertake research, broad scanning, benchmarking and best practice analysis to produce better results.
• Provide the necessary analytical support required for negotiations.
• Execute activities for relevant commercial activities so that they are aligned with the overall strategic plan
• May execute sourcing events such as low-risk/complexity T£ contracts.
• Execute relevant project procurement activities in a timely and visible manner.
• Provide relevant analytical planning support for business and corporate routine, tactical sourcing, contracting, and contractor management activities.
• Support the team with relevant analytical procurement, end-to-end sourcing, contracting activities, and contracts management.
• Execute timely and accurate sourcing and contracting and contractor management analytical activities.
• Regular, timely and accurate reporting of all portfolio activities.
• Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement.
• Adhere to Inclusive Procurement expectations, targets and initiatives.
• Provide analytical support to the global Inclusive Procurement programmes.
• Support a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction.
• Provide analytical support with implementing sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives and associated business cases that advance Anglo American's technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.
• Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within the team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Support the relevant business partner in tracking and updating supplier performance based on contractual KPIs.
• Identify digitisation 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 in analysing and updating supplier performance based on contractual KPIs.
• Escalate contractual risks & operational issues.
• Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within the team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Compile monthly reports on spend against relevant contracts in the portfolio.
• Provide analytical support to the Supply Chain Manager and Company Representative functions in implementing and operationalising active contracts.

This role is in Supply Chain (SC) department on a Band 7 (C5) level reporting to the Category Lead (Mining Commodities/Mining Services/Mining Equipment/Processing)

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Higher National Qualification in Business Accounting/Finance/ or Economics on NQF5
• A National Diploma in Business Accounting/Finance or Economics (NQF6)
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Solid knowledge of contracts, administrative processes, and supporting systems (ERP, SAP, SAP Ariba, etc).
• General administrative capabilities, including minutes, record keeping, and digital contract execution processes.
• Contract amendments execution and digital implementation.
• Monitoring and reporting performance management of contractual KPIs.
• Vendor and Material Master data updates.
• Sourcing and contracting activities for tactical and routine contracts.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.