About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.


About Lihir

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and café serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods.

We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.


Your Impact

You will drive local procurement initiatives that make a real impact on operational excellence and sustainable outcomes. You will lead key procurement projects, craft market documentation, evaluate bids, and build strong relationships with suppliers to deliver efficient, compliant, and high-value results. Your work will shape supplier development, strengthen community engagement, and enhance operational performance across the site.


As part of our team, you will

• Lead and support PNG and Lihirian procurement activities, including running RFPs, negotiating with suppliers, and managing commercial disputes.
• Support site stakeholders and the Category Management teams to identify and develop local procurement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies, including health, safety, environmental, ESG, and community engagement standards.
• Build supplier capability through coaching, advisory documents, and ongoing support.
• Contribute to the Local Procurement Plan and reporting, providing insights to improve processes and outcomes.
• Present procurement outcomes to managers and other stakeholders, fostering collaboration and transparency.

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field is desirable.
• Proven experience in procurement and supplier capacity building, ideally in a mining environment.
• Skilled in supplier negotiations, both to achieve great contract value and resolving contract related disputes
• Competence in SAP, Fieldglass and Ariba is desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, public speaking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong cultural awareness, particularly in engaging with Lihirian communities and local businesses.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on building long-term relationships and delivering value.
• Ability to work independently as a motivated self-starter while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Your work environment

This role is offered on a 21:21 Fly in, Fly out (FIFO) roster to Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea.

Our FIFO employees stay in a secure and comfortable camp, in an en-suited and airconditioned room equipped with mini fridge, TV and Wi-Fi. A variety of healthy meal options are catered for at our mess; and the wet mess provides a relaxed social setting where employees can unwind with a game of pool or darts.

You will engage with internal stakeholders including team leads, superintendents, and category management teams, as well as external stakeholders such as local suppliers and government officials. You will operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment, leading procurement activities that are critical to site performance and community impact.


Why Join Newmont
At Newmont, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on site operations while developing your career in a global mining environment. You will work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and cultural awareness, and you will contribute to sustainable, ethical procurement practices that support local communities and operational excellence.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team – 90% of which are Papua New Guinean – is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your application through our website quoting reference number 40308 before the advertised closing date: 12 March 2026.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#26275" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.