Supplier Quality & Assurance Specialist

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Company Description You’re talented and adaptable. That’s why you’ll fit in. The strategy of Anglo American is to secure, develop and operate a portfolio of high quality and long-life resource assets to deliver leading shareholder returns. This can be achieved through innovative practices and technologies, in the hands of our world-class people, working towards a common purpose of re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. The purpose of Group Supply Chain is to grow shareholder value through the definition of Supply Chain strategy, partnering with the country supply chain teams for the execution thereof. Group support countries with deep subject matter expertise to enable an industry leading Supply Chain for Anglo American. Group Supply Chain deliver worldclass global commercial agreements and establish value-delivering strategic partnerships, drive health of discipline to ensure operational and commercial excellence and ensure through effective governance, policies and standards our supply chain ecosystem operates efficiently, effectively and ethically. As part of the Global Category Management Team, this role will be responsible for overall coordination of the China and Low-Cost Country Sourcing Programme, which aims to reset Anglo American’s cost base through aggressive commercial strategies that leverage established and emerging Chinese and other LCC Suppliers to deliver 20-30% cost improvement across various categories of spend. Job Description What you'll do Perform supplier factory safety, quality review and control assessments, to support supplier identification and ongoing quality assurance that will ensure the delivery of contracted goods in line with expectations. KEY TASKS Safety Compliance • Ensure all suppliers meet AA’s safety standards and regulatory requirements. • Conduct audits and assessments to verify adherence to health, safety, and environmental protocols. Supplier Factory Review • Perform on-site supplier factory evaluations, focusing on quality control (QC) and assurance (QA) processes. • Assess production capabilities, process controls, and adherence to agreed standards. Technical Specification & Standard Compliance • Validate that supplier outputs meet technical specifications and industry standards. • Review and approve supplier documentation, certifications, and compliance evidence. Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) • Execute QA and QC activities when required, including inspection of materials, components, and finished goods. • Monitor and report on defect rates, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Functional Application Adherence • Ensure supplied products meet functional requirements for intended application. • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical discrepancies. Compliance & Reputational Risk Management • Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to ethical sourcing, labor practices, and environmental impact. • Implement corrective actions and escalate reputational risks to leadership as necessary. Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement • Work with suppliers to improve quality systems, reduce defects, and enhance process reliability. • Support training and capability-building initiatives for supplier quality teams. Documentation & Reporting • Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, and compliance checks. • Prepare reports for internal stakeholders summarizing supplier performance and risk status. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with procurement, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated into sourcing decisions. • Provide technical input during supplier selection and onboarding. Issue Resolution & Escalation • Investigate quality issues promptly and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers. • Escalate critical quality or compliance failures to programme leadership. Qualifications What we're looking for Qualification: An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, Management or Engineering Experience: Proven track record of extensive practical experience in relevant field Desirable: A postgraduate qualification (Honours/ Masters degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity Technical Knowledge: • Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain • Safety & sustainability as it relates to Supply Chain & Inclusive Procurement • Strong commercial, negotiation and deal-making, business case development, investment appraisal • Advanced knowledge of Chinese and other Low-Cost country sourcing markets • Intermediary Category Management and sourcing & contracting knowledge with TCO approach • Intermediary skills in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and SPM (Supplier Performance Management) • Critical thinking capability 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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world. As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. 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. 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. Covid Vaccination Intent Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. However, as vaccines have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing Covid-19 transmission, we have now announced our intent to introduce a policy that requires Covid-19 vaccination for access to all sites and offices. This policy would apply to all new joiners to the company as well as existing employees and contractors. We are in the process of undertaking a comprehensive engagement process with all our stakeholders about our intent. This is so we can tailor our approach in each country, including ensuring what we do is lawful. Once this is complete, we will look to implement the policy. There may be differences in how and when it is implemented due to local context and legal requirements. 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.