Principal Quality Management – South America

About the role

Anglo American is seeking a strategic Principal Quality Management professional to define and lead quality objectives across Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain functions in South America. This enterprise‑level role will shape an integrated quality framework that spans the entire asset lifecycle, from design through operation and renewal.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and continuously evolve an integrated quality management framework across all asset phases.
• Embed quality principles into engineering design, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and asset renewal.
• Provide strategic leadership for supplier selection, category strategy, contract management and vendor development programmes.
• Act as custodian of supplier oversight and quality governance, delivering independent assurance and driving continual improvement.
• Identify and mitigate quality risks proactively to protect safety, asset reliability and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with senior leaders in Technical, Engineering, Maintenance, Projects and Supply Chain to align quality practices with business objectives.

Required profile

• Proven senior experience in quality management within a global mining or heavy‑industry environment.
• Strong strategic mindset with ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated capability to integrate quality considerations into supply‑chain and sourcing decisions.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on safety and operational performance.

Required skills