Specialist - Sourcing and Contracts

The purpose of this role is to safely lead sourcing, supply management, contracting and procurement activities for Cadia, in accordance with Newcrest’s established procurement policies and frameworks. Objectives of the position include rationalisation of suppliers and spend, cost optimisation by seeking best value for money, driving business improvement, evaluation and selection of suppliers, contract negotiations and adherence to internal and external compliance requirements around diversity, social responsibility, and sustainability. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and leading the end-to-end Contracting & Procurement processes in line with Newcrest requirements.Execution of existing category strategies: identifying and driving opportunities in conjunction with stakeholder departments and the principal through supplier assessment and benchmarking processes and conducting detailed analytical work for planning purposes.Leading and supporting end-to-end sourcing projects, including completing a range of internal and external analyses, preparation, and management of RFx process using the Ariba e-sourcing platform, contract & commercial negotiations, team evaluation and contracting.Collaborate with the Contracts Management team, in accordance with the CVO Procurement and Contracts RACI, to ensure full value creation and protection over the end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle.Assisting and supporting the Lead – Sourcing & Contracts and the Principal – Procurement & Contracts in carrying out any other relevant duties which may be required. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.You will also possess the following: Demonstrated experience in development of end-to-end procurement contracts.A numerate and commercially astute professionalDemonstrable analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to cultivate stakeholder relationshipsProven ability to work collaboratively and individually, to meet demanding deadlines, per the direction of the LeadDemonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing prioritiesStrong multi-tasking and organizational management skills, proven ability to establish work plans and schedules for work activitiesProficient in the MS Office Suite of products, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint Please note this is a residential 5/2-4/3 role in Orange, NSW. Our Commitment to You Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity. #LI-AK1