What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, SAP Procurement and Planning Solutions position at Newmont Mining?
Workplace Type: Onsite
Posting End Date: 14 March 2025
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 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.
Your impact
The SAP Procurement and Planning Solutions Specialist will oversee the implementation, management, and optimization of SAP S4HANA, SAP Ariba and Fieldglass solutions for Goods and Services procurement processes. This role will ensure that procurement operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, providing strategic direction and operational oversight for procurement-related IT initiatives.
As part of our team you will
The salary range offered for this role is USD $137,000 to 160,000. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
Posting End Date: 14 March 2025
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 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.
Your impact
The SAP Procurement and Planning Solutions Specialist will oversee the implementation, management, and optimization of SAP S4HANA, SAP Ariba and Fieldglass solutions for Goods and Services procurement processes. This role will ensure that procurement operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, providing strategic direction and operational oversight for procurement-related IT initiatives.
As part of our team you will
- Collaborate with the IT Director, Supply Chain, and other senior leadership to develop and execute the IT strategy for procurement.
- Align IT projects with business goals to enhance procurement operations and efficiency.
- Oversee the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of SAP S4HANA, SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass for procurement processes.
- Ensure system integrity, security, and performance to support efficient procurement operations.
- Lead IT projects related to procurement, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality outcomes.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project resources effectively
- Identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes through technology solutions.
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the IT Supply Chain domain.
- Manage and mentor a team of IT professionals specializing in procurement, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support career development for team members.
- Act as a liaison between IT and procurement departments, ensuring clear communication and understanding of procurement requirements.
- Provide support to end-users, promoting effective use of SAP S4HANA, SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass for procurement.
- Ensure procurement solutions comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies. LATAC ministry of finance tax validation know how for Mexico (SAT), Peru (SUNAT) and Argentina (AFIP) is critical.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement processes and IT operations.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience designing, delivering and supporting large scale distributed systems
- 5-10 years of Supply chain experience
- Extensive experience implementing and configuring SAP Supply chain Procurement, materials management, material planning and Inventory management from implementation planning and configuration through go-live.
- Must have Supply chain SAP functional knowledge and a strong understanding of the integration points.
- Supply chain data migration experience from various SAP LOB applications or modules
- Familiarity with SaaS solutions and their integration points with SAP S4HANA
- PMP Certification is desirable
- Mining, construction, utilities or other heavy industry experience is preferred
- Effective in gathering requirements from the business users, understand the appropriate options for SAP LOB modules for supply chain and be able to support the pros and cons associated with each option
- Must have strong business acumen. Can articulate technical concepts to stakeholders
- Highly collaborative with ability to work well and interact with various departments throughout the organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate complicated concepts to non-technical audience
- Strong project management skills, including experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, PMP).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong change management skills to guide teams through transitions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and senior management.
- Meticulous attention to detail with respect to documentation for meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action, decisions, issue management, risk management, schedule management, scope management
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- The preferred location for this position is the corporate headquarters in Denver, CO but qualified candidates in other US locations, Canada, or Mexico are also encouraged to apply as remote options may be considered.
- If hired in Canada the applicable base salary range is CAD $145,000 to 170,000
The salary range offered for this role is USD $137,000 to 160,000. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
Salary : $137,000 - $160,000
