<img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/64a26b46/6ad2131a-ddb5-485b-a6a6-d.png"> 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198 Private Bag X 20, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 11 637 6000 Fax: +27 (0) 11 492 0233 Website: <a href="https://www.anglogoldashanti.com/">www.anglogoldashanti.com</a> AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. Joining this dynamic organization means becoming a part of a culture that champions innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the mining industry and the broader community. <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="width:524.5pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:14.15pt"> <td style="width:127.85pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> POSITION </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> Specialist, Category Management Mining Contracts </td> </tr> <tr style="height:14.15pt"> <td style="width:127.85pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> DEPARTMENT </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> Mining Contracts 2 </td> </tr> <tr style="height:14.15pt"> <td style="width:127.85pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> LOCATION </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> Johannesburg, South Africa </td> </tr> <tr style="height:14.15pt"> <td style="width:127.85pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> EMPLOYMENT STATUS </td> <td style="width:396.65pt;border:none;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt"> Permanent </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Specialist – Category Management (Mining Contracts) to support the delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives across Contract Mining. This role partners with the Category Manager to drive supplier performance, cost optimisation, and value delivery across critical spend categories. The role has a strong analytical and cost/data-modelling component, supporting robust benchmarking, cost estimation, and financial evaluation of contract mining spend. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support development and execution of category and sourcing strategies</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Build and maintain cost models and estimating frameworks to evaluate contract mining pricing, productivity, and equipment/labor cost drivers</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Assist with supplier management, negotiations, and contract execution</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and complex cost/financial modelling</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support tender processes, contract drafting, and SOX compliance</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving and value opportunities, using data modelling and statistical/analytical tools</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Contribute to business cases, budgeting analysis, reporting, and category insights</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support delivery of major contracts and supplier performance initiatives</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Drive continuous improvement and value tracking across the category</li> </ul> ROLE REQUIREMENTS Education & Qualification <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field (MBA advantageous)</li> </ul> Experience, Knowledge and Skills <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">3+ years' experience in one or more of the following: procurement/category management, cost engineering/estimating, financial or budgeting modelling, or commercial/data analysis</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong analytics and data-modelling background is a priority — candidates with cost estimating, financial modelling, or budgeting experience are strongly encouraged to apply, even without a traditional procurement background</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in mining contracts or mining operations — advantageous</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Advanced cost modelling, spend analysis, and financial/budgeting analysis</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Category management and strategic sourcing</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supplier and contract management</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Stakeholder engagement and negotiation</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Problem-solving and data-driven decision-making</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">SAP and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel/data modelling proficiency essential); experience with BI or analytics tools (Power BI, etc.) a plus</li> </ul> BENEFITS SUMMARY <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.</li> </ul> APPLICATION PROCESS <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">AngloGold Ashanti is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, or disability. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability for the role via the company’s careers website.</li> </ul> AngloGold Ashanti Limited Reg No: 1944/017354/06 Directors: G Patterson J Munanka KV Naidoo B Sangqu B Chauke

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