Senior Purchasing & Supply Chain Leader: Optimize & Lead

OceanaGold Corporation; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Comprehensive benefits (health, vision

Health, vision and dental insurance

401K

Long service recognition

Living Our Values recognition program

In-office snack shop

Monthly training and professional dev.

EAP

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation seeks a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to lead the Purchasing function at Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. You will manage a team of Buyers, source materials, negotiate terms, and drive supplier performance to deliver value across the business.

You will build strong supplier relationships, ensure governance and compliance, and develop KPIs and cost-saving opportunities while partnering with stakeholders and senior leadership to support operational goals.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of purchasing and supply chain experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience in evaluating suppliers, negotiating terms, and managing invoicing.
• Knowledge of materials management and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a mining or heavy industry environment is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to partner with stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Purchasing function and a team of Buyers.
• Source and purchase materials and services required by the business.
• Partner with Procurement and stakeholders to evaluate suppliers and negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement and company requirements.
• Oversee purchase orders, material forecasting, vendor applications, and supplier performance.
• Develop and report on purchasing and supply chain KPIs, spend analysis, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company governance, audit and reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Standardize processes and champion efficiency initiatives, including automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Provide updates and recommendations to site and senior leadership.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply chain

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

ERP systems

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation seeks a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to lead the Purchasing function at Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. You will manage a team of Buyers, source materials, negotiate terms, and drive supplier performance to deliver value across the business.

You will build strong supplier relationships, ensure governance and compliance, and develop KPIs and cost-saving opportunities while partnering with stakeholders and senior leadership to support operational goals.