Advisor, Category Management, Mro

**Workplace Type**:Remote**

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 North America operations are located in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec with roles in operations, projects, and exploration. Regional Support is provided from our office in Vancouver.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

**Your Impact**:

- Own and manage assigned regional categories or sub-categories by developing, implementing, and continuously improving regional category strategies, ensuring alignment with global frameworks, operational needs, supplier relationship management objectives, and overall business value delivery.
- Develop and lead the regional category strategy across North America sites, including but not limited to industrial equipment & tools, consumables & supplies, safety & PPE, electrical & mechanical components, instrumentation & calibration tools, and facility & office products.
- Ensure category strategies address operational maintenance needs, inventory optimization, site reliability programs, and business continuity.
Establish governance mechanisms for the effective aggregation, rationalization, and effective supplier management of categories, balancing regional consolidation with site-specific needs.

**Essential Duties**:

- **Regional Category Strategy Development**: Develop, implement, and evolve category strategies that reflect both global guidance and site-specific realities. Own the plan; drive the results.
- ** Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment**: Build strong relationships with operational, maintenance, and commercial stakeholders to ensure regional strategies are practical, supported, and adopted across sites.
- ** Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)**:Manage supplier performance strategically. Strengthen key partnerships, drive innovation, and hold suppliers accountable to KPIs and commitments. Develop, maintain, and/or strengthen strategic supplier relationships, drive innovation, and hold suppliers accountable to KPIs and commitments.
- **Commercial Risk and Opportunity Management**: Identify, assess, and proactively manage supply, commercial, and contractual risks; seek and capitalize on regional market opportunities.
- ** Operational Integration**:Build strong, proactive relationships with operations, maintenance, and commercial teams to embed category strategies into daily site activities.
- ** Performance Monitoring and Reporting**: Track and report category performance metrics (savings, compliance, supplier KPIs, local content goals), providing insights to adjust strategies as needed.
- ** Safety & Compliance**: Ensure all suppliers, contractors, and category actions comply with mine safety standards, ESG commitments, Indigenous engagement goals, and regulatory requirements.

**Training & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain functions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Skilled in negotiation and supplier performance evaluation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills

**Working Conditions**:

- Dynamic, fast-paced mining and supply chain setting across North American sites
- Remote role, primarily supporting British Columbia Timezone
- Collaborates cross-functionally with site and regional teams
- Mix of remote collaboration, supplier site visits, and operational integration
- Safety-first culture with a focus on continuous improvement and responsible sourcing