What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Global Category Management - Contract Mining( position at Newmont Corporation?
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.
Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About the Role
We are seeking a Global Category Manager – Contract Mining to lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and procurement optimization for contract mining services. This role is critical in developing global commercial agreements, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and high-performing contract mining operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to align contract strategies with business objectives while driving continuous improvement and supplier innovation.
Your Role Will Consist Of :
Here’s a snapshot of your day-to-day responsibilities :
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for contract mining services, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluations, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships.
- Act as a key liaison between operations, technical services, and procurement teams to optimize supplier selection and contract performance.
- Monitor market trends, risks, and advancements in contract mining, ensuring strategic sourcing decisions are data-driven.
- Ensure supplier compliance with safety, sustainability, and social performance objectives.
- Implement contract management frameworks, ensuring governance and alignment with corporate policies.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, support Total Cost Ownership (TCO) strategies, and track realized savings.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts, refining procurement policies and enhancing contract management processes.
- Support strategic portfolio management and Integrated Business Planning, aligning with Newmont’s Global Category Management (GCM) framework.
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