AngloGold Ashanti Job Vacancy For Buyer - April 2019

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as Buyer.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Role holder will provide on-going support in the procurement of goods, spare parts, maintenance, repair and operating supplies & commodities and in the process ensure value for money while exhibiting a trustworthy attitude and a high level of integrity.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform and comply with established Obuasi site and CAR regional purchasing processes, routines and practices for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, including requirements for Operations Readiness.
  • Execute established processes, standards and procedures for the creation and release of purchase orders to approved vendors.
  • Responsible for issuing request for quotations and proposals to qualified vendors based on purchase requisitions assigned , answering queries, bid evaluation, negotiations; preparing  approved purchase orders in SAP to  the winning bids.
  • Turn around purchase orders within target times and approved budgets.
  • Carry out all purchase order transactions in accordance with approved policies, standards and procedures.
  • Conduct market intelligence to establish prices of goods and associated services to aid in effective negotiations.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors and internal user departments of the mine, providing the necessary support and communicating procurement policies, standards and procedures as appropriate.
  • Motivate for the on-time payment of suppliers and to agreed payment terms and conditions
  • Maintain a register of preferred vendors; monitor and report periodically as directed vendor performance ratings according to approved and agreed performance criteria.
  • Monitor and expedite to ensure delayed orders are progressed and delivered on time and in expected state or conditions of supply.
  • Resolve all vendor complaints and escalate all disputes to his/her supervisor.
  • Support AGAG’s supplier development and local procurement policies and strategies
  • Apply  the right tools and documentation as designed to drive the work flow between Materials Planning, the Warehouse, Planned Maintenance, Engineering, Operations and other support departments in meeting their requirements
  • Personal  development plan and training in purchasing processes and best practises in SAP ERP system applications
  • Work with  and demonstrate understanding of Purchasing Models and systems as designed for  critical and routine procurement requirements that are reviewed and driven through SAP
  • Collect and interpret data to a high standard of quality assurance and control
  • Objective assessments and interpretation of  SAP purchasing reports and recommendations.
  • Monitor and improve PR-PO cycle times to meet internal KPI targets
  • Conclusions supported with accurate information and analysis and output/ reports to your supervisor:
  • Valid vendor registration data
  • Monthly data and records of spend and savings in your category
  • Vendor delivery, price and quality performance report
  • Compliance with MinCom local procurement plans

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Minimum of HND.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply, Engineering, Economics, Commerce or Supply Chain management will be an advantage

 
Experience 

• At least Three (3) years’ experience working in a supply chain environment
• A working knowledge of goods procurement in mining, oil & gas or heavy industrial equipment operations.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP system or equivalent ERP application is a requirement

Technical Competencies

• Understanding the context and practice of the purchasing function
• Win-win negotiation skills
• Ability to understand the critical relationships among supply chain functions
• Analytical and Problem-solving abilities
• Presentation skills
• Local Regulations
• Cost management
• Project management
• Risk management
• Change management
• Reporting
• Audit, compliance and governance