Associate Director/Lead - Category Management

<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Workplace Type: <span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Hybrid</strong></span></span></strong></span></span> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Vancouver Hub is Newmont’s Canadian regional office, home to corporate teams supporting our operations in British Columbia and across the Americas. Located in downtown Vancouver, our modern office combines a professional environment with central access to one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Collaborating with colleagues across Newmont’s global network, teams at the Vancouver Hub contribute expertise in mine engineering, finance, project development, sustainability and more. <br> <br>Our Values, Strategy and Purpose guide our work in the Vancouver Hub every day. Being Always Safe, Caring Deeply, Delivering Responsibly and Improving Daily, provides the foundation for our strategy to Lead in Gold and Grow in Copper and our purpose to Unearth Value Sustainably to Advance Lives. <br> <br>The Hub’s culture is collaborative, inclusive, and people-centered, reflecting Newmont’s values. Here you’ll find opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance – with Vancouver’s mountains and coastline just outside. The Vancouver Hub is an ideal base for those who want to advance their career with a global mining leader in a city renowned for its quality of life.  </span></p> <div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your impact</H5> </div><div><div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As the Associate Director/Lead, Regional Category Management, you will drive sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships that deliver value, reduce costs, and support operational success across the region. In this role, you will primarily support our two Canadian operations,<strong> </strong>Red Chris and Brucejack, partnering closely with site and corporate stakeholders to optimize category performance while ensuring alignment with business priorities, safety standards, and community commitments.</span></p><p> </p></div></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>As part of our team, you will</H5> </div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing regional category management team while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead the development of spend category procurement strategies for assigned categories, informed by market, spend, and category data analysis.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop an annual sourcing plan aligned to these category strategies and business priorities.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Own execution of the sourcing plan and related governance, including implementing stage gate processes and tracking value capture.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate closely with Global Category Management, site supply chain, projects, technical services, Legal, Finance, and site leadership/ stakeholders to deliver the sourcing plan through each stage gate.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead supplier relationship management activities to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Negotiate and manage commercial agreements while monitoring supplier and contract compliance.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Champion safety and ensure adherence to company standards and expectations.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Champion Indigenous procurement and support community development through local supplier engagement and partnership commitments.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Prerequisites for your success in this role</H5> </div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supplier relationship management, and commercial negotiations.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Advanced negotiation, contract management, and market analysis capabilities.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders across a complex organization.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems, including SAP, SAP Ariba, sourcing, contract management, value capture, and supplier relationship management platforms.</span></li><li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to leverage procurement technologies and data analytics to support category strategies and business decisions.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your work environment</H5> </div><div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a remote position with <strong>10-20% travel</strong> as needed to regional hubs and our Canadian operations,<strong> </strong>Red Chris and Brucejack. You will collaborate with site leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional business partners supporting both sites, helping drive sourcing excellence, category performance, and business objectives across the region.</span></div></div></div></div> <div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Why Work at Newmont’s Vancouver Hub? </strong></span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">When you join the Vancouver Hub team, you become part of a workplace that values safety, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including: </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Competitive Compensation </strong></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Competitive wages and salary packages </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Opportunities for additional premiums and allowances depending on role </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Health & Wellness </strong></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Comprehensive health and dental benefits </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Retirement and savings programs </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Employee and family support resources </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Wellness initiatives and programs </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Time Off </strong></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Paid vacation and statutory holidays, based on employment terms </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Learning & Career Development </strong></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Training and development opportunities </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Support for building skills and advancing your career </span><br><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Opportunities to work alongside experienced mining professionals </span></p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>JOIN A TEAM THAT INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE </strong></span></p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The expected salary range for this role is CAD $121,900.00 - $162,500.00 per year. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, skills and/or experience, and will not be based on a candidate’s pay history. Further, in accordance with applicable law, Newmont will not seek information regarding a candidate’s pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont during the recruitment process.</span></p></div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Learn more about our purpose and values: <a title="" href="https://www.newmont.com/about-us/strategy/default.aspx" target="_self">About Newmont</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Hear from our people: <a title="" href="https://www.youtube.com/@NewmontCorporation" target="_self">Life at Newmont</a></span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected]</span></span></em></p><p>​</p><div> </div>