Workplace Type: Hybrid 

Posting End Date: 2/17/2025 

 

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&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. Your Training, Skills, and Experience Checklist

What We’re Looking For

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Strong background in contract mining procurement, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing.

Experience in managing complex global contracts and optimizing supplier performance.

Proven ability to develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies.

Knowledge of contractor performance evaluation, compliance, and cost management.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in SAP, SAP Ariba, and enterprise procurement software.

Strong analytical skills in financial assessment, cost modeling, and market analysis.

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, and other data visualization tools.

Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with C-Level executives and senior leadership.

Understanding of mining operations, contract structures, and contractor workforce management.

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Problem-solving mindset with a strategic and analytical approach.

Ability to foster collaboration and build a high-performance culture within procurement teams.

Working Conditions and Location

This position is based at the Denver Corporate Office or one of the Regional Hubs.

Travel may be required to supplier sites, regional offices, and mining operations to facilitate global category management and supplier negotiations.

The role requires collaborating across different time zones, engaging with global teams and stakeholders.

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!

The salary range offered for this role is USD $108,000 - 141,750. 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.