Manage supply contracts, pricing, and vendor performance for the mining commodities, to include explosives, tires, fuels and lubricants, drilling and OEM equipment as they relate to mining activities.
Effectively and proactively identify and address gaps or breaches to contract commitments and terms and conditions.
Accountable for effective execution of price management.
Actively track category related market indices to identify trends and changes that impact mine site activities and budgeted spend. Develop strategies to maximize cost reduction opportunities and eliminate disruptions to supply.
Set strategic sourcing goals and strategy to support corporate objectives and site level commitments.
Manage the contract requirements and KPI’s with internal stakeholders as well as identify and develop suppliers in the market to support commercial and operational needs.
Understand and implement strategic sourcing methodologies to support the development of the category strategy, including benchmark analysis, Low Cost Country Sourcing, contract negotiation techniques, etc.
Execute supplier relationship management, including but not limited to, tracking supplier performance metrics, supplier safety reporting, stakeholder satisfaction metrics, supplier product and technology innovation, etc.
Ensure timely and professional service in the preparation and evaluations of bids, negotiations with suppliers, recommendation to management, preparation of contract documentation, issuance of award of contracts and regret letters, and, management and close out of contracts. This includes performing RFI’s, RFP’s, and other sourcing events through the tendering process.
Develop skills and abilities of indirect reports and act as a champion and mentor for all resources in the supply chain organization.
Know and comply with the current Mining Safety and Health regulations and Loss Prevention procedures.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
Six (6) to eight (8) years of directly related procurement experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Mining experience preferred
Relevant category experience preferred
Strong computer skills using office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Knowledge of Oracle, SAP, Ellipse or equivalent enterprise level software packages
Excellent skills associated with problem solving and analytics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be willing to relocate to greater Las Vegas area, NV.
What We Can Offer You
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
Access to a variety of career opportunities across locations
Committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer