Workplace Type: Hybrid 

Posting End Date: 02/17/2025 

 

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 – HME Underground to lead the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for Primary Load & Haul, Ancillary Equipment, Drills, Bolters, Drill Consumables, Ground Support, and associated Technology solutions. This role is critical in developing global commercial agreements, implementing category strategies, and ensuring alignment with business planning and technical services.

Your Role Will Consist Of:

Here’s a snapshot of your day-to-day responsibilities:

 

Develop and implement global category and sourcing strategies to maximize cost savings and enhance operational efficiencies.

Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) programs to strengthen partnerships and drive continuous improvement.

Act as the primary interface between business planning, technical services, and procurement teams, ensuring optimal contract performance and value delivery.

Maintain market intelligence, tracking trends, risks, and advancements in automation, safety, and underground mining technologies.

Oversee supplier selection and management, ensuring compliance with safety, sustainability, and social performance objectives.

Manage the Request-to-Pay Standard and Category Management frameworks, ensuring governance and process alignment.

Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, support Total Cost Ownership (TCO) strategies, and validate savings from sourcing initiatives.

Drive continuous improvement, refining procurement policies and processes to enhance category and sourcing execution.

Support strategic portfolio management and Integrated Business Planning, ensuring alignment with the Global Category Management (GCM) framework.

Your Training, Skills, and Experience Checklist

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Accounting.

Experience:

Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.

Strong background in global asset-intensive industries, particularly mining and Life-of-Mine operations.

Experience managing complex global projects, cost forecasting, and supplier negotiations.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in SAP, SAP Ariba, Oniqua, and enterprise-level procurement software.

Strong analytical capabilities in financial assessment, cost modeling, and spend analytics.

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

Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including C-Level executives.

In-depth understanding of Underground Mining processes and the critical role of reliable Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) in supporting operational efficiency.

Soft Skills:

Ability to influence and negotiate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.

Strong leadership and organizational skills with a proactive, strategic mindset.

Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Ability to foster collaboration and drive 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.