About Newmont
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. Newmont has fully owned and operated the Tanami mine since 2002. The mine operates in the remote Tanami Desert of Australia. The mine and plant are located on Aboriginal freehold land that is owned by the Warlpiri people and managed on their behalf by the Central Desert Aboriginal Lands Trust. Tanami is a fly-in-fly-out operation in one of Australia's most remote locations. Tanami is 270 km from its closest neighbours, the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu.
Who we’re looking for
Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Operations, Australia,The Lead Site Supply ChainServes as a trusted operational business partner, overseeing the commercial aspects of Sustaining Capital Sourcing and Site Contract Management. The role emphasizes enhancing contractor safety, ensuring value-for-money, and driving performance by assisting contract owners in managing third-party services. This position upholds commercial governance and supports site priorities through robust contractor partnerships and disciplined commercial practices.
This is an on-site role offering a balanced roster with FIFO ex Perth, Brisbane, Darwin or Alice Springs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work closely with site-based teams including Maintenance, Operations, Projects, and HSS to align contractor engagement with business needs and safety expectations.
- Align contractor engagement with business needs and safety standards.
- Partner with contract owners to ensure commercial awareness, contract compliance, and effective supplier relationship management.
- Support leaders in embedding robust commercial practices.
- Coach and guide on contract scope, onboarding, and relationship management.
- Drive cost, schedule, and value outcomes through strategic initiatives.
- Lead and coordinate the sourcing strategy for sustaining capital projects, ensuring alignment with site engineering, maintenance, and project teams.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing processes efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and standards.
- Oversee contract lifecycle and monitor supplier performance.
- Manage contract variations, renewals, and disputes effectively.
- Maintain accurate contract registers and documentation.
- Ensure commercial awareness and compliance across operations.
- Guide on scope development and supplier engagement.
- Facilitate supplier performance reviews and continuous improvements.
- Build capability in contract management practices.
- Degree in engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience in procurement, contract management, or commercial roles.
- Experience in industrial or capital-intensive environments.
- Strong understanding of capital project sourcing, commercial negotiation, and contract law.
- Deep knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices coupled with advanced negotiation strategies and techniques.
- Expertise in supplier relationship management.
- Proficiency with SAP Source To Contract.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Subject Matter Expert for sourcing, supplier management, contract management, and procurement.
- Knowledge of regional sourcing/procurement regulatory requirements.
- Applying best practices for regional/local specific requirements.
- Analyzing market data and identifying trends.
- Translating insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
- Capturing and communicating cost savings and cost avoidance principles.
- Effective team management skills.
- FIFO lifestyle with a balanced roster
- Competitive salary plus FIFO allowance
- Annual Health& Wellness Allowance
- Annual bonus scheme and employee recognition rewards
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access
- A supportive team culture that values safety, respect, and growth
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
More About Newmont
- Website: http://www.newmont.com
- Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
- Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
- Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
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