Category Lead

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Newcrest Mining Full time

Work type- PERMANENT - FULL TIME- Location- LIHIR BRISBANE, LIHIR OPERATIONS- Applications close- 19 JAN 2023Globe 24-7 in partnership with Newcrest Mining, is working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their Mining Team at their Lihir Gold Operations (LGO).

The Company

Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies.

As a global business, they aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.


At Newcrest, they hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem-solving.

The Role


We are seeking a highly customer service-focused Category Lead to be part of the Brisbane-based Sourcing team in providing strategic sourcing and procurement support for the Lihir Gold Operations.

This opportunity has been created due to an internal promotion within the team. The role involves managing the Services Category with an addressable spend in excess of US $200 mil.


If you possess strong active listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and develop remote team relationships and resolve conflicts, then please apply.


The Brisbane office is located at 147 Coronation Drive, Milton overlooking the Brisbane River and is within walking distance to the Milton train station, cafes, and parking options.


Additional scope of work will cover:

  • Provide leadership, advice, and guidance on issues relating to all aspects of category management and sourcing activities, including leading the planning of strategy, negotiation approaches, sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
  • Develop and implement strategic category management plans for the nominated category to achieve best practice procurement.
  • Lead crossfunctional category team procurement projects, to develop strategy, planning, and reporting at the business unit and divisional level.
  • Lead procurement activities including the development of relevant approachtomarket strategies and documentation that are fitforpurpose for best value procurement.
  • Lead continuous improvement and drive purchasing behavioral change.
  • Provide commercial support and advice to the business in managing suppliers and contractual issues.
  • Works as an active team member across sourcing activities, projects, or other contract portfolio accountabilities.
  • Identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and outcomes.
  • Have a detailed understanding of the category including demand analysis, technical knowledge, spending analysis, and, market dynamics.
  • Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders to deliver required work outcomes.
  • Business partnering approach to value creation.
Qualifications and technical experience include but are not limited to:

  • Bachelor level of commercial-related tertiary qualification (Commerce, Law, Supply Chain, or equivalent) (essential)
  • Minumum of 10 years experience in a combination of commercial as well as management and/or strategy roles, with a proven trackrecord of success in leadership positions, ideally within the mining industry (essential).
  • Indepth understanding of and experience in the full Procure to Pay (P2P) lifecycle (essential)
  • Successful involvement in complex projects and ability to manage competing deadlines within tight timeframes and experience in Contract Management/Sourcing/ Vendor Management / Supplier Relationship Management (essential).
  • Experience with SAP Procurement Suite (preferred)
  • Significant experience with senior stakeholders and influencing commercial decisions and contractual negotiations resulting in demonstrable benefits (preferred).
  • Strong financial comprehension of procurement impacts, with the ability to influence and collaborate with crossfunctional and interdisciplinary teams (preferred).
Mobilisation Requirements

  • This is a Brisbanebased role however, there may occasional travel to site in Lihir, PNG.
  • Ability to provide/obtain a valid police clearance.
  • Ability to complete a preemployment medical assessment.
The Rewards

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Newcrest's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both 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.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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