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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Lead Project Commercial - Contracting, Projects Supply Chain

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 9
ContractKenyasi, GhanaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Building Technology (Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics or Construction Technology and Management), Civil Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
  • Extensive Supply Chain experience spanning sourcing, procurement, negotiations, contracting, category management, supplier management, and stakeholder management.
  • Experience working in a major study and/or capital project environment.
  • Knowledge of project execution strategies and contract types such as unit rate, lump sum, cost reimbursable, and target contract price.
  • Knowledge of delivery models such as direct hire, prime contracting, and integrated owner/management teams, and sourcing strategies including competitive bid, sole source, and strategic alliances.
  • A minimum of 7–10 years of experience related to Procurement, Contracting, Management of People, and systems exposure.
  • Advanced capability in capital projects contracting, including pre-award and post-award contracting activities.
  • Advanced change management, analytical, process optimisation, and data analysis skills.
  • Ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Confident communication and presentation skills, including developing and presenting business cases to executives.
  • Ability to manage organisational change, including resistance to change, through clear communication, support, and adaptability.
  • Effective stakeholder communication and influencing skills at all levels.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and Ariba.
  • Ability to work effectively within established systems and processes and compare process data with known models or systems.
  • Ability to use patterns and significant data to diagnose issues, make predictions, and improve work methods.
  • Ability to solve complex problems where trial and error may not be sufficient and alternative methods are required.
  • Ability to understand the impact of one's behaviour, adapt to context, seek feedback, and place overall business needs ahead of individual preferences.
  • Ability to adjust effectively between team member and team leader responsibilities, resolve conflict, and foster an inclusive environment for collaboration, feedback, and coaching.
  • Ability to build stakeholder relationships through listening and inquiry, influence and negotiate for productive outcomes, and balance positive interactions with delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a Project Commercial Team overseeing all required project contracting activities for a major project.
  • Execute Stage-Gate project commercial contracting requirements and formulate fit-for-purpose contracting strategies for a major project.
  • Implement project commercial strategies, including structure, risk allocation, and incentives, as required for a major project.
  • Execute the full contracting lifecycle, including pre-award strategy, contracting plans, market processes, contract negotiation and execution, post-award activities, pre-mobilization, mobilization, contract management, and close-out.
  • Assess contracting risks, including staffing issues, partner defaults, and labour fluctuations, and develop contingency plans to minimise project impact.
  • Advise on delivery models and provide commercial guidance, strategy, and implementation support for the major project.
  • Manage relationships with partners supporting the project and oversee overall commercial performance.
  • Lead project commercial contracting staffing and performance management activities.
  • Allocate work, review performance, provide feedback and coaching, and support team development in partnership with the manager.
  • Encourage team members to raise critical issues, contribute improvement ideas, and collaborate in an inclusive environment where people feel safe to contribute.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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