SCM Senior Regional Director

Posted: 31 Jan 2012
Apply deadline: 30 Apr 2012
Location: SA-PERU

Job Description:

Description

 *This is a 2-3 year expat assignment at Newmont's Peru Operations. 

• Oversees and sets strategic direction for the supply chain management organization in the region. Responsible for all supply chain activities in the region and is the key supply chain expert for regional executives and the global SCM leadership team in regards to the region. Responsible for the development, implementation, continuous improvement and execution of Newmont’s global supply chain strategy, policies and guidelines to drive shared goals and objectives across the entire Supply Chain organization. Communicates the supply chain vision and builds strong working relationships with internal client executives. Liaises and builds relationships with peers across regions to drive critical knowledge exchange and best practices.
• Operationally responsibility for coordination of purchasing, transportation & logistics, warehousing, contracts, investment recovery, warranty and repair, inventory control, Supply Chain systems and business processes, and supplier relationship management; all to be integrated with global/regional goals and policies in accordance with the key requirements of stakeholders within the region and globally.

Essential Duties:

• Accountable for all supply chain functional areas and the targets, metrics and key performance indicators for the region including service levels and savings targets as well as the building of key operational relationships to drive sustainable efficiency and effectiveness in supply chain  support from planning through supplier management.
• Provide a leadership role on all Safety issues, ensuring that all SCM employees and directly managed contractors actively move through the Safety Journey.
• Workload is primarily focused on the management of the teams responsible for the operational execution of supply chain functions in the region as well as the development of key relationships both internally and externally.
• Responsible for ensuring that the sourcing and procurement needs of Operations are delivered in a cost effective and timely manner, in compliance with global/regional goals and in accordance with Newmont values.
• Responsible for the Review and approval of  capital expenditures and functional budgets within the supply chain organization as well as supporting the budgeting and planning process with operations and other functional organizations in the region.
• Ensure that SCM operations remain within agreed yearly budgets.
• Develop and approve regional policy related to all Supply Chain functions, consistent with global policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the continued development of a long term sustainable local sourcing and importation policy, at both “local local” and national level.
• Ensure that all Supply Chain activities are undertaken in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations, company policies and procedures, including those associated with environmental and social responsibility.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with D&D and Denver CEP functions to ensure that Major Projects maximize existing regional synergies reflect local sourcing policy requirements, and that the transition from projects into operations is successfully planned and executed. 
• Interface with key client executives, ensure effective visibility of the supply chain strategy, and build and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients. Ensure client satisfaction.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and execution of Newmont’s supply chain strategy, policies and guidelines to drive shared goals and objectives across the entire Supply Chain; is accountable for continuous improvement efficiency gains, cost savings, and other performance 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 in the supply chain organization. 

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Masters degree in business administration or certification in procurement excellence preferred
• Minimum 15 years of Business-related supervisory experience preferably in a mining environment.
• Must have at least 2 years experience of managing SCM operations at mine-site level
• Internationally recognized professional qualification in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Equivalent experience, certification, and educational background will be considered and may be substituted at the discretion of the company.

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