*Title: Buyer, General Administrative, Supply Chain - Elko* *Location: NV-Elko*
Newmont, founded in 1921 is one of the largest mining companies in the world with operations in North America, South America, Australia, Indonesia, and Ghana.
Newmont’s mining operations in Nevada include the Carlin trend located west of Elko; the Twin Creeks mine located north of Golconda; the Lone Tree complex near the town of Valmy; and the Phoenix mine located near Battle Mountain. Our newest project currently in the exploration and permitting stage is Long Canyon nestled in the Pequop Mountains. Our properties boast the widest variety of processing methods, and include Open Pit and Underground. Our work culture embraces diversity, engages employees, fosters innovation, rewards high performance and develops great leaders.
People – Our goal is to maximize the competitive advantage we realize through our people – our priorities are to improve the way we develop and attract talented people in order to enhance our bench strength and diversity.
Health & Safety - Our goal is to achieve zero harm – our priorities are to create a broader sense of accountability, and apply our standards and procedures consistently everywhere we operate.
Operational Excellence – Our goal is to create a culture of continuous improvement – our priorities are to improve our cost base and operational performance, and strengthen the systems we use to manage the business.
Growth –Our goal is to deliver profitable production gains – our priorities are to achieve and maintain a reserve base of 100 million ounces, and to execute our most promising growth projects safely, on time, within scope and on budget.
Sustainability and External Relations - Our goal is to gain access to land, resources, approvals and capital – our priorities are to secure the permits and agreements we need, to develop long-term country strategies in key jurisdictions, and to develop strategic water management plans for key operations. The Newmont Legacy Fund is an employee driven giving campaign that provides for the community’s human social service needs across northern Nevada where we work, live and play and will help to sustain the communities in the future.
Newmont provides competitive pay and an outstanding employee benefit package that includes annual incentive bonus, comprehensive medical and dental plans including company sponsored medical clinics, life insurance, pension plan, 401K retirement saving program, paid time off, and paid holidays. This compensation package coupled with a commitment to diversity and inclusion where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential makes this a great place to work.
Purpose:
To plan, organize and control the activities within the Supply Chain Department and manage commercial aspects of all warehouse stock supply activities throughout Nevada internal departments in accordance with Nevada's policies and procedures while at the same time ensuring a high level of support service to user departments for sourcing, negotiating, preparation and management and applying ethical, efficient, risk managed, consistent and cost effective approach for each stage of the process. Essential job duties include:
* Implement and maintain purchasing policy, procedures and systems, and monitor the adherence of these procedures within Nevada operations and its suppliers.
* Ensure successful procurement of goods through effective supply agreements in terms of costs, quality, quantity, warranty and consistency in availability.
* Assist in development and implementation of effective procurement plan and strategy based on user department warehouse stock requirements and providing regular progress status reports of all supply activities.
* Manage all supply contract administrative matters, relating to claims, disputes, invoicing/payments, discrepancies, expediting orders, correspondence, back charges and taxes.
* Manage supply process and expediting in conjunction with Inventory Control.
* Ensure continuity and correctness of supply to support the operations requirements for all supply Agreements.
* Research products and/or suppliers that offer alternate methods which will improve the operation or reduce the cost of mining, maintenance or operations
* Be able to organize and set priorities, handle multiple projects simultaneously and deal with distractions.
* Ensure supplier compliance with supply, delivery, e-Business and invoicing procedural requirements.
* Maintains and updates vendor information
* Perform excellent customer service
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
* Prefer Degree in Business, or two years of experience in the procurement field
* Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, MS Project)
* C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) is preferred
* Strong analytical and communication skills (written & verbal)
* Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately
* Communicate clearly and concisely
* Follow oral and written instructions
Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement *Buyer, General Administrative, Supply Chain - Elko* *NV-Elko* *141095*