Superintendent - Procurement & Supply Chain

OceanaGold Corporation; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role in Otago

9-day fortnight

Competitive salary

Short- and long-term bonus

Health & Life Insurance

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation invites applications for a Superintendent—Procurement & Supply Chain to lead our New Zealand operations in Otago. You will provide strategic leadership across procurement, sourcing, contract administration, inventory management, warehousing and logistics to deliver value and supply assurance.

The role requires governance, risk and compliance focus, strong stakeholder engagement and a track record of improving service levels and reducing total cost of ownership across

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Distribution / Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• Previous management and supervisory experience is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of managing purchasing, warehousing and logistics is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Group Procurement to implement enterprise procurement strategies, category plans and sourcing initiatives in New Zealand operations.
• Identify and deliver sustainable commercial value through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, demand management, inventory optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Lead business improvement programmes that enhance service levels, reduce total cost of ownership, optimise working capital and improve supply chain resilience.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier risks and industry developments to proactively manage supply challenges and opportunities.
• Provide strategic commercial advice and support to operational leaders on procurement, contracting, inventory and supply chain matters.
• Partner with Group Procurement on sourcing, tendering and contract management activities, ensuring local requirements are represented.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to improve performance, outcomes, and supply assurance.
• Ensure effective management of transportation, logistics and warehousing activities.
• Lead inventory optimisation initiatives to improve asset availability and reduce stock-outs.
• Ensure compliant materials planning processes across operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics/Distribution/Supply Chain Management

Job description

Superintendent—Procurement &Supply Chain

OceanaGold is aglobal intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and aglobal workforce of ~ 5 , 400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork,we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE:OGC).

Job Description

As the result of an internal promotion we now have an exciting job vacancy to lead the Supply Chain &Procurement function for our New Zealand operations. This roleprovides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the function, including procurement, sourcing, contract administration, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, materials planning and supplier performance management.

The role is accountable for delivering sustainable commercial value, supply assurance, inventory optimisation and operational excellence while maintaining robust governance, risk management and compliance standards. Through strong stakeholder engagement, effective leadership and continuous improvement, the position ensures the reliable, efficient and cost-effective supply of goods and services that support safe, productive and sustainable operations across Waihi andMacraes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities.

• Collaborate with Group Procurement to implement enterprise procurement strategies, category plans and sourcing initiatives within New Zealandoperations.
• Identify and deliver sustainable commercial value through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, demand management, inventory optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead business improvement programmes that enhance service levels, reduce total cost of ownership, optimise working capital and improve supply chainresilience.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier risks and industry developments to proactively manage supply challenges and opportunities, working with Group Procurement to leverage market intelligence and supplierinsights.
• Provide strategic commercial advice and support to operational leaders on procurement, contracting, inventory and supply chainmatters.
• Partner with Group Procurement on sourcing, tendering and contract management activities, ensuring local requirements are effectively represented, and enterprise procurement opportunities aremaximised.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, working collaboratively with Group Procurement to improve supplier performance, commercial outcomes, innovation and supplyassurance.
• Ensure effective management of transportation, logistics and warehousing activities to support operational requirements.
• Lead inventory optimisation initiatives to improve asset availability while managing working capital effectively.
• Ensure effective materials planning processes are maintained to support operational reliability and minimisestock-outs.
• Ensure compliance with OceanaGold Group Standards, policies, delegations of authority and governanceframeworks.
• Maintain effective procurement controls, audit readiness and assurance processes across all Procurement &Supply Chainactivities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage commercial, operational and supply chain risks through appropriate controls and mitigationstrategies.
• Support internal and external audit activities and implement actions arising from auditfindings.
• Lead, coach and develop ageographically dispersed team across Procurement, Warehousing, Inventory &Materials Management and Contract Administration functions.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and actively promote aculture where safety is prioritised in all activities anddecisions.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Logistics / Distribution / Supply Chain Management or similar ispreferred.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles ispreferred.
• Previous management and supervisory experience isrequired.
• A minimum of 7 years of managing purchasing, warehousing and logistics isrequired.

Additional Information

WHAT’S ONOFFER:

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago,NZ.
• Enjoy along weekend every other week with a 9-day fortnightroster
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-termbonus
• Discounts on retail andservices
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and LifeInsurance
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recoginition program
• Health and wellbeingallowances
• Free transport towork
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected
  

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat [e-mail]