Purpose:

Responsible for developing and executing Strategic Sourcing Plans for all Nevada Gold Mine active sites. Works collaboratively with Site Commercial and Supply Managers and key stakeholders to align sourcing strategy with mine plans and budgets. Responsible for implementation, continuous improvement and execution of Nevada Gold Mines purchasing strategy, policies and guidelines to drive shared goals and objectives across the entire Supply Chain. Communicates purchasing vision and builds strong working relationships internally with peers at sites and region and externally with suppliers. Enhances Nevada Gold Mines overall purchasing capability through continuous improvement and development of the organization. Supports the team in identifying and capturing new site spend areas to add value and drive cost savings.

Essential Duties:

• Primarily focused on the management of the sourcing and procurement team, responsible for the execution of service and material contracts and purchasing for like categories as well as the development of key relationships both internally and externally.
• Lead and mobilize the team in identifying and capturing new regional spend areas where Supply Chain can add value and drive cost savings.
• Support leads in the supplier relationship management process including but not limited to tracking supplier performance metrics, safety history and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Develop skills and abilities of direct and indirect reports through ongoing performance measurement and feedback. Provide career guidance and act as a champion and mentor for all resources n supply chain organization.
• Accountable for all sourcing and procurement targets, metrics and key performance indicators for the region.
• Responsible for the implementation of policies to support local companies in coordination with Community Relations. Accountable for the implementation of contracting plan in line with the Social Responsibility strategy and actively participate in promoting better relations with the community and local associations.
• Responsible for the implementation of policies to support local companies in coordination with Community Relations. Accountable for the implementation of contracting plan in line with the Social Responsibility strategy and actively participate in promoting better relations with the community and local associations.
• Oversee the rationalization and selection of suppliers to optimize Nevada Gold Mines supply base. Ensure strong working relationships with these suppliers are developed and maintained and provide direction to monitor and continually improve suppliers' performance. Review key agreement and contracts to protect and advance Nevada Gold Mines interests.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Working Conditions:

• Collaboration and interaction is expected across the regional supply chain organization as well as across the operational areas of Nevada Gold Mines.
• The position will be located at site.
• Position may be required to travel to and assist other domestic and international sites

Training & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience are necessary.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of management experience - leading teams and having direct reports.
• Mining experience preferred
• Strong computer skills using office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Projects and Visio.
• Knowledge of enterprise level software packages is necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.