Role Profile Role Title: Lead Category Manager GRF Role Title: Global Senior Category Manager

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1 Role Profile Role Title: Lead Category Manager GRF Role Title: Global Senior Category Manager GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Group function/ BU De Beers Group Services Pty Ltd Date May 2015 Department/ Operation Shared Services Supply Chain Job band Band 5 Location Discipline/ Sub-discipline Based at Johannesburg Supply Chain Centre Global Category Management CONTEXT The Lead Category Manager provides strategic leadership to the De Beers Group of Companies on negotiable operational spend. This role is a shared services role and provides strategic sourcing capability across the GoC directly supporting the wholly managed business units and indirectly supporting the joint ventures. This role also requires leadership and engagement at an Anglo American level with regards to Group Category Management and implementation at a Business Unit level. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Lead Category Manager will be responsible for establishing sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating cross collaborative value creation. This is achieved through the effective management of a team of Category Managers focusing on development and implementation of category strategies and management of the source to contracting process through understanding key business requirements and effectively managing Suppliers LEVEL OF WORK OF THE ROLE Level of Work 3 Designing and optimising individual systems The Lead Category Implementation Manager understands the different processes involved and the ways that they are related together to ensure optimised effectiveness and efficiencies to meet the GoC s business imperatives WORK OF ROLE (INCLUDING AUTHORITIES AND OUTPUTS) Work of Role Output 1

2 Operational Excellence Manages and co-ordinates BU Category Managers on BU own and regional cross BU categories to draft and deliver on category planning and fact based strategic sourcing, including the implementation and roll out of sourcing strategies and initiatives and the capturing of delivered benefits Managerial authority. Supports and facilitates category planning and strategic sourcing of central led global categories and lead/advise central Category teams on business unit needs and requirements Advisory authority Drives and ensures value delivery against current, historic and benchmark spend, based on strategic sourcing principles i.e. understand and manage the life cycle cost and/or TCO of equipment, spares, materials and services to satisfy business needs Managerial authority; Drives and supports strategic sourcing initiatives on safety, sustainable and reliable sourcing, supplier relationship management and emerging market development Managerial authority. Supports the operations to maintain their license to operate through the advancement of local procurement and the black economic empowerment focus Service authority Supports and drives physical Supply Chain objectives by aligning and integrating objectives into category management activities i.e. Category planning, supplier engagement and agreement KPI negotiations Advisory authority Provide support and functional leadership, expert advice and guidance to operations and capital project procurement staff Advisory authority Manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget Managerial authority Governance Participate in the development of Group Supply Chain policies and strategy and implement continuous improvement programmes and new procedures Managerial authority Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures in procurement for operations and capital projects Managerial authority Customer and Stakeholder Relationships Establishes, manages and facilitates appropriate relationships with internal stakeholders by being the key point for end user challenges and needs relating to centre-led, regional and BU owned categories - Advisory authority Develops and maintains relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identifies and develops potential new partners within the supply market Managerial authority. Builds strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders across Supply Chain and other key functions Managerial authority Provides intelligence on local shortages, constraints and supplier performance Service authority Manages the relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the attainment of business model objectives Managerial authority. Safety - Managerial authority Delivery on Value Creation and DV targets: direct Deliver within agreed Service Level Agreements direct Applicability, appropriateness and efficacy of governances, approved alignment plans and recorded results direct. Approval for controls, preventative intervention and corrective action plans direct Approved strategies as base, known business objectives and alignment plans indirect. Deliver within agreed Service Level Agreements direct Visible felt leadership direct 2

3 Create a safe and healthy work environment where all can work effectively without hurting the environment Strategic Effectiveness - Managerial authority Accountable to provide strategic leadership and guidance to team of Category Managers in order to align SC category planning and strategic sourcing objectives with BU objectives. Responsible to integrate and facilitate inter Anglo American based Business Unit Category management and SC Central Category team activities to ensure world class category management results and optimal category value of ownership for De Beers Group of Companies. Ensures alignment to De Beers Supply Chain strategy and objectives People Management Responsible for the setting and preparation of KPIs for team as well as personal development and training plans to ensure alignment to the overall objectives of the De Beers Supply Chain Managerial authority Allocate work, manage performance (contractors included), train direct reports and maintain discipline in section Managerial authority Ensure commonality and alignment of delivery, expectation and development requirements indirect Ensure commonality and alignment of delivery, expectation and development requirements indirect Project Management Service Authority Implements projects / initiatives as and when required, taking cognisance of project principles, project scope, specifications, time and cost parameters, heath, safety and legal requirements by: Define project scope and objectives and assist with business case justification and facilitating project delivery direct Identifying projects / initiatives for short term solutions or modifications Initiating projects / initiatives in line with standard procedures, performing feasibility studies, and justifications accordingly Contributing to the planning and co-ordinating of projects ROLE RELATIONSHIPS Managerially accountable to Head of Supply Chain Direct reports Category Implementation Managers (7) Lead the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of category strategies with emphasis on combining capital, spare parts, repairs, maintenance and services so at to allow a beneficial agreement in respect of cost and risk for the GoC. Key internal role relationships External relationships Head of Supply Chain De Beers Group Provides an advisory service on all data / reporting requirements BU Supply Chain Personnel Provides an advisory service on all data / reporting requirements Provides an advisory service to South African BU s relating to Preferential Procurement reporting requirements DBGS Supply Chain Performance and Risk Management Provides an advisory service on all data / reporting requirements Anglo American Head Office, Suppliers and Customers 3

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION (QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS) QUALIFICATIONS Essential Bachelor degree level, preferably in business and/or engineering disciplines. Advanced university qualifications, preferably in business administration, commerce, or other relevant discipline (MBA, MCIPs, etc) Preferred Membership of relevant professional body EXPERIENCE Broad experience and success in Mining or maintenance management in large operations would be advantageous. Experience of sourcing or operations related to the responsibility category / sub categories. Must demonstrate an understanding of strategic sourcing techniques and TCO analysis or demonstrate aptitude for full training in this discipline Strong operational experience in a Supply Chain Management role in a Mining and Operations environment. Proven purchasing, goods consolidation, warehousing, inventory management and logistics experience Strong relationship management capability Successful career in the mining industry, finance or maintenance intensive arenas Proven track record for problem solving and successfully delivering projects KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrable track record of achieving results (business, operational, financial, projects, people) Successful track record of exercising judgement/effective decision making Change leadership and management experience Proven track record for problem solving and successfully delivering projects Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity Ability to build and nurture positive working relationships with various stakeholders Management skills (ability to plan, organise, lead and control) Diamond Mining Industry Legislation: Preferential procurement and Mining Charter Supply Chain Policies, Procedures & Systems Skills required for role: Strong Leadership skills Ability to manage diversity and promote a high performance culture Excellent business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset Customer and service orientation Supply Chain Integration Related technical terms, processes and procedures pertaining to discipline Knowledge of supply chain value concepts Ability to engage and network with key stakeholders Proven track record for problem solving and change management Background and understanding of governance principles 4

5 Technical Competencies Organisational Integrated Risk Management (Level 4) Comprehensive Anglo American process for managing risk. Managing supply risk in the Supply Chain context. Performance Management & Reporting (Level 4) Basic or detailed knowledge of the operational activities of our mines and processing plants, i.e. understanding what processes, equipment and inputs are needed to operate. Stakeholder Engagement & Communications (Level 4) Identification of those parties who are relevant and must be engaged with regards to specific projects and activities performed by Supply Chain. Project Management / Planning (Level 4) Application of structured processes to organise and manage business activities and to deliver projects. General Sustainable & Responsible Supply Chain (Level 3) Awareness of sustainable practice in our engagements internally and externally. Role Specific Category Management (Level 4) The knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and methods and the ability to apply the knowledge in the context of our business. Negotiation (Level 4) The use of specific negotiation skills and techniques in order to reach an acceptable outcome or agreement between two or more parties. Project & Capital Procurement (Level 3) All procurement activities within the context of Capital Procurement Projects (which can be different to routine procurement processes) BEHAVIOURS A1 - Broad Scanning(Level 2) Seeking and using the broadest internal and external view, beyond current issues and constraints Pays attention to the broader mining business B2 - Collaboration(Level 2) Building relationships and fostering cross boundary collaboration Initiates cross boundary collaboration B3 - Impact and influence(level 2) Deepening self-awareness and applying influencing techniques that gain commitment and support Adapts influencing style to different situations C3 - Business acumen(level 2) Applying rigorous commercial and business thinking to decision making in order to generate value Understands how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace ORGANISATION CHART 5

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