Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

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.

Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.

Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Your Impact

• Manage site contract execution, ensuring regional contracts are effectively managed and compliant with all relevant standards, aligning with regional and global procurement strategies and supporting the overall success of operations.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Run the full lifecycle of site contracts, assist the Site Supply Chain Lead in executing category strategies by ensuring the appropriate contracts are in place for sourcing materials and services and liaise with procurement teams to ensure that contracts meet the strategic objectives set by the category management team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with site suppliers, ensuring open communication, timely resolution of any contract-related or performance issues and favorable negotiations of any changes to contract terms.
• Ensure that all site contracts and procurement activities comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies, including health, safety, and environmental standards and assess and solve risks associated with contracts, including potential legal liabilities and performance issues.
• Deliver regular reports on contract status, performance, and compliance to team members, contributing to the development of regional procurement strategies by offering insights based on contract performance.
• Ensure all contractors are aware of and adhere to mine safety standards.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional Membership, CILT, ASCM or MCIPS will be an advantage.

Experience

• 5 – 7 years of directly related procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience are necessary.

Mining Experience Preferred.

Additional Knowledge:

• Broad business knowledge and focus, ability to recognize issues, problems and capitalize on opportunities.
• Deep understanding of sourcing professional services, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contracts administration and management for services and goods in oil & gas, mining or environmental and / or engineering industries.
• A strong understanding of the legal principles governing contracts, especially in procurement and supply chain contexts. Familiarity with procurement strategies, sourcing methods, and supply chain management processes within a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of industry-specific standards, regulations, and compliance requirements that may affect contract management (e.g., safety, environmental, or legal standards in mining).
• Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial aspects of contracts, including pricing and payment structures. Knowledge of how to evaluate vendor performance, handle disputes, and manage contractor relationships.
• Experience in sourcing professional services, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contracts administration and management for services and goods in oil & gas, mining or environmental and / or engineering industries.
• Experience in contract management, procurement, or a similar role, preferably within a large corporate or industrial environment (mining, energy, construction, etc.).
• Knowledge of contract management software, SAP, Ellipse or equivalent enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is necessary.
• Proven experience in monitoring contractor performance, managing KPIs, and conducting contract audits or reviews.

Technical Skills

• Business acumen and commercial management skills related to sourcing and procurement regulations and best practices in Region Sourcing processes.
• Strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Supplier quality systems and evaluation criteria.
• Contracts administration and management for services and goods.
• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Contract structure, legalities, and contract management.
• Contract Management and eProcurement systems.
• Contract performance evaluation and completion criteria for Services contracts.
• Skilled in negotiating terms and resolving disputes to ensure favorable outcomes for the company.

• Conflict and change management skills.
• Capable of identifying contract risks or performance issues and taking proactive steps to resolve them.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors.
• Interpersonal and project management skills.
• Strategic collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Analytical (including financial) abilities.
• Ability to analyze contract terms, contractor performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to make data-driven decisions.
• Precision in reviewing contracts, performance data, and compliance requirements to avoid errors.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in SAP and Ariba and MS Office Tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Self-awareness

Social Process Skills:

• Understands own behaviours and is aware of the impact on others.
• Adapts their own behaviour where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.

Team Process

• Able to be an effective team member by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving, and providing feedback.
• Able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving, and receiving feedback.

Collaboration

• Builds positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.

Your Work Environment

The position is located at our Ahafo South mine site.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.

Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.