Officer, Contract Administrator Exploration, Peru

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont Peru SRL was founded in 1983 as an exploration mining company whose main objective is obtain new gold reserves. Headquartered in Lima, Peru this is the home base for Regional Operations. Our work culture embraces diversity, engages employees, fosters innovation, rewards high performance and develops great leaders.

We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunities and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont great company to work.

• People: Our goal is to maximize the competitive advantage we realize through our people.
• Health & Safety : Our goal is to achieve zero harm.
• Operational Excellence: Our goal is to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Growth: Our goal is to deliver profitable production gains.
• Sustainability and External Relations: Our goal is to gain access to land, resources, approvals and capital

Manage contract execution, ensuring regional contracts are effectively managed and compliant with all relevant standards, aligning with global procurement strategies and supporting the overall success of operations.

In this role, the individual will:

• Handle the full lifecycle of contracts, assist the Category Management Specialist in implementing category strategies by ensuring the appropriate contracts are in place for sourcing materials and services, and liaise with procurement teams to ensure that contracts meet the strategic objectives set by the category management team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, ensure open communication, timely resolution of any contract-related or performance issues, and favorable negotiations of any changes to contract terms.
• Ensure that all contracts and procurement activities within the sub-category comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies, including health, safety, and environmental standards, and assess and solve risks associated with contracts, including potential legal liabilities and performance issues.
• Deliver regular reports on contract status, performance, and compliance to team members, contributing to the development of regional procurement methodologies by offering insights based on contract performance

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Law, or related field required; Additional C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. designation preferred. Broad business knowledge and focus, ability to recognize issues and problems, and capitalize on opportunities.
• Deep understanding of sourcing professional services, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contracts administration and management for services and goods in oil & gas, mining, or environmental and/or engineering industries.
• A strong understanding of the legal principles governing contracts, especially in procurement and supply chain contexts.
• Familiarity with procurement strategies, sourcing methods, and supply chain management processes within a corporate environment. Knowledge of industry-specific standards, regulations, and compliance requirements that may affect contract management (e.g., safety, environmental, or legal standards in mining). Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial aspects of contracts, including pricing and payment structures.
• Knowledge of how to evaluate vendor performance, handle disputes, and manage contractor relationships.
• Experience in sourcing professional services, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contracts administration and management for services and
  
  goods in oil & gas, mining, environmental and/or engineering industries.
• Experience in contract management, procurement, or a similar role, preferably within a large corporate or industrial environment (mining, energy,
  
  construction, etc.). Familiarity with contract management software and SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Proven experience in monitoring contractor performance, managing KPIs, and conducting contract
  
  audits or reviews.
• Advanced knowledge in English and Spanish.

The position will require travel to appropriate locations (Mostly Cajamarca/Site and Lima) to support the Water Treatment Project scope.

The position will require periodic living in the Yanacocha camp.

The person must be in good health and physical condition to work in the field in various climatic conditions and at altitudes of up to 4,000 meters above sea level.

The incumbent may be required to travel and assist other sites nationally and internationally.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.

Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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