Carlin - Commercial and Supply Chain Manager

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Job summary

A dynamic mining company located in Elko, Nevada is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead a team responsible for supply chain operations. This role requires a minimum of eight years of procurement experience and five years of management experience. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree. The company offers a comprehensive compensation package, including health benefits and a 401k plan, and is committed to fostering a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related procurement experience or equivalent training.
• Five (5) years of management experience leading teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain employees coordinating goods and services.
• Drive the tendering and commercial aspects of the business.
• Lead and respond to critical supply chain issues.
• Coordinate demand planning with operations to optimize site planning
• Promote best practices in procurement, inventory control and systems integration
• Monitor site KPIs and provide corrective actions to meet annual objectives
• Support budgeting and planning processes for the site
• Mitigate supply chain risk with contingency planning and Lean initiatives
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Safety and Finance to maintain optimal inventory levels

Skills

Procurement experience

Management experience

Lean principles

Contract management

Demand planning

Inventory control

Lean principles

HS&E compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or related field

Job description

Job Description

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position Description

Manage a team of supply chain employees responsible for coordinating the various activities necessary to produce and deliver goods and services for near‑mine or in‑mine facilities in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Leads and oversees activities essential to the coordination of purchasing, transportation, warehousing, contracts, investment recovery, warranty and repair, and inventory control while ensuring compliance with supply chain systems and business practices and local supplier relationship management at assigned site and across the business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all site supply chain sourcing and procurement activities are undertaken in a cost effective and timely manner and in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations, company policies and procedures, including those associated with environmental and social responsibility
• Ensure integrated management of contracts are aligned across the company
• Drive the tendering and commercial aspect of the business with the supply chain team at the mine site
• Ensure collaborative demand planning in conjunction with the operational management of the mine site
• Drive supply chain best practice through systems integration, demand planning, procurement and inventory control
• Accountable for site supply chain targets, metrics and key performance indicators
• Support site budgeting and planning processes
• Lead and respond to critical supply chain issues and provide contingency solutions to mitigate supply chain risk
• Utilise Lean Principles in material replenishment to drive process improvements to reduce cost, inventory and other forms of waste
• Work closely with Operations to achieve optimal inventory levels
• Work to resolve labour & material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions
• Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key departments (Engineering, MRM, Operations, Process, Growth, Safety, Environmental and Finance)
• Leads and manages supply chain projects & initiatives
• Manage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibility; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives
• Monitor and review performance against HS&E KPIs, including Sustainability KPIs, and patterns of behaviour. Take action to improve performance and to resolve non‑compliance with the organisation's HS&E policies, procedures and mandatory instructions
• Use the organisation's formal development framework to identify the team's individual development needs. Source and retain high quality environmental personnel, and ensure that appropriate mentoring and performance management is provided
• Succession Planning – develop action plans for individuals to assume critical positions
• Provide informal training or coaching to others throughout the organisation in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfil personal potential
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation and industry best practices through on‑going education, attending conferences and reading specialist media

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Five (5) years of management experience – leading teams and having direct reports
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high‑performing team
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold‑producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.