Category Manager Local Content

Purpose / Objective

Reporting to the Group Manager Sustainable Supply Chain & Local Content, the Manager Category Manager Local Content & Indirect Spend Support is responsible for coordinating and driving execution of Local Content programs and initiatives across all operating jurisdictions in West Africa.

The role serves as the operational focal point for implementation of Local Content regulatory requirements, supplier development programs, reporting, and stakeholder coordination at Group and site level. In addition, the position provides support and backup capability to the broader Group Supply Chain team on selected Indirect Spend category management activities, ensuring continuity of strategic sourcing initiatives, procurement governance, and category execution when required.

Key Accountabilities

Local Content Program Coordination

• Support implementation of Group Local Content strategy across all operating jurisdictions.
• Coordinate execution of Local Content plans and initiatives with site procurement and operational teams.
• Monitor compliance with national Local Content regulations and contractual obligations across countries.
• Consolidate and track Local Content performance metrics, including local procurement spend, supplier participation, workforce localization, and supplier development initiatives.
• Maintain standardized Local Content reporting frameworks across all operations.

Supplier Development & Localization

• Support identification, qualification, and onboarding of local suppliers across priority procurement categories.
• Coordinate supplier development programs aimed at strengthening local supplier technical, operational, and commercial capabilities.
• Work with operations and procurement teams to identify opportunities for localization of supply chains and increased local participation.
• Support supplier financing and supplier capacity-building initiatives with external partners and financial institutions.
• Monitor supplier development pipeline and progress against localization objective

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Monitor evolving Local Content legislation across operating jurisdictions and support compliance implementation.
• Maintain tracking systems for regulatory reporting requirements and compliance obligations.
• Support audits, reviews, and internal assessments related to Local Content compliance.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting required for regulators and internal management.
• Support preparation of executive reporting and periodic compliance dashboard

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Coordinate engagement with local suppliers, chambers of mines, regulators, financial institutions, and development partners supporting Local Content initiatives.
• Support alignment between Procurement, Operations, HR, Finance, Legal, and Community Relations on Local Content priorities.
• Assist with organization and coordination of Local Content working groups, supplier development forums, and strategic partnerships.
• Support preparation of presentations and materials for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Category Management Support (Indirect Spend)

• Provide backup support to Group Supply Chain on selected Indirect Spend sourcing and category management activities as required.
• Support tendering activities, supplier negotiations, and sourcing exercises for indirect procurement categories.
• Assist in market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and category strategy development.
• Support contract implementation and supplier performance management for designated categories.
• Ensure business continuity across indirect spend categories during periods of resource constraints or priority project support.

Safety & Ethics

• Demonstrate strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote ethical procurement practices and supplier compliance with company standards.
• Ensure alignment with company code of conduct and responsible sourcing principles.

Objectives and Key Performance Indicators

Annual targets and country baselines will be agreed with the Group Manager at the start of the performance cycle and reviewed quarterly. The role owns coordination, data quality and follow-through; site Supply Chain teams share accountability for procurement outcomes.

• Local Content reporting: Issue a reconciled monthly dashboard for each operating country covering total, national/local, addressable and localizable spend, supplier participation, applicable targets, and corrective actions.
• Tender integration: Complete and document a Local Content assessment before launch for 100% of applicable Group-led tenders; track agreed commitments through award and mobilization.
• Supplier development: Maintain a country and category pipeline showing suppliers identified, assessed, qualified, invited to tender and awarded. Deliver the annual supplier development plan and measure participation and conversion against agreed baselines.
• Regulatory compliance: Maintain a country obligation and evidence register; submit 100% of assigned regulatory reports by deadline and close assigned audit actions by their due dates.
• Localization opportunities: Present a quarterly prioritized list of addressable spend opportunities with value, local supplier readiness, milestones, owners, and realized awards.
• Indirect Spend support: Deliver assigned Indirect category sourcing and projects to approved timelines and governance requirements; document contract implementation, supplier performance and validated savings or cost avoidance where applicable.
• Governance: Provide quarterly leadership updates showing results, decisions required, action owners and overdue items.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, or related discipline.

Relevant Experience:

Minimum 8-10 years of procurement or supply chain experience, including experience in supplier development, Local Content implementation, sourcing, and category management within mining, industrial, or multinational environments.

Technical Competencies:

Local Content implementation, supplier development, procurement execution, sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, compliance monitoring, reporting and analytics.

Languages:

Fluent in English and French ;

Additional West African languages considered an advantage.

Soft Skills:

Strong coordination skills, stakeholder management, project management capability, communication skills, analytical mindset, organizational discipline, and ability to work cross-functionally across multiple jurisdictions.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: LONG TERM