Contracts Officer – AngloGold Ashanti

• The Contracts Officer shall be responsible for managing the end-to-end contract process, including drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and administering contracts for services, and other agreements.
• The role holder shall ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements, while safeguarding the company’s interests and mitigating risks.
• The Contracts Officer will work closely with various internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure contracts are executed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with business objectives.
• The Contracts Officer also monitors contract performance, resolves disputes, and manages renewals or amendments as necessary, ensuring the organization's interests are protected throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Comply with AGAG Safety and Environmental Management, compliance and other legal requirements.
• Draft and issue requests for proposals or quotations to contractors and provide responses to bid clarifications.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for services, and other agreements, ensuring that terms are clear, fair, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams (legal, finance, etc.) to ensure contracts meet legal, financial, and operational standards.
• Advise and assist internal stakeholders on contract-related matters, providing guidance on best practices and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of all contracts, amendments, and renewals.
• Monitor and track contractor performance, ensuring all parties fulfill their obligations and addressing any issues that arise.
• Conduct market intelligence to establish rates of goods and services.
• Coordinate the contract approval and signing process, ensuring all required signatures and documentation are obtained.
• Ensure timely contract renewals and amendments, proactively managing contract timelines and expiration dates.
• Resolve any disputes or issues arising during the contract lifecycle, working with legal and other departments as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in contract management processes.
• Turnaround contracts within agreed Service Levels and approved Budgets.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement effective cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure all contract transactions are carried out in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Contractors.

• Minimum of HND/ Bachelor's Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain, Engineering, Quantity Survey or a Related Field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a Procurement and Contract Management
• Proven track record in negotiating, delivering and managing high value/ high risk contracts.

• Knowledge and familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework governing Services Procurement and local content in the mining industry environment

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Should be trustworthy, reliable, confidential, consistent and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP ERP, or related software and applications
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to generate and prepare reports.
• A good team player with drive and initiative

• Managing oneself - taking ownership of one's personal development.
• Build trust & accountability - display high levels of integrity and honesty

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