Advisor, Project Commercial - Studies, Canada
Newmont · Vancouver
Workplace Type: Hybrid
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The Vancouver Hub is Newmont’s Canadian regional office, home to corporate teams supporting our operations in British Columbia and across the Americas. Set in downtown Vancouver, this modern office combines a professional environment with easy access to one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse cities. Collaborating with colleagues across Newmont’s global network, teams at the Vancouver Hub contribute expertise in mine engineering, finance, project development, sustainability and more. The Hub’s culture is collaborative, inclusive and people-centred, reflecting Newmont’s values. Here you’ll find opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance – with Vancouver’s mountains and coastline just outside. The Vancouver Hub is an ideal base for those who want to advance their career with a global mining leader in a city renowned for its quality of life.
Your Contribution
Drive commercial, procurement, and contracting activities across studies, ensuring successful delivery through effective sourcing strategies, risk management, contract execution, and stakeholder collaboration. You will help optimize commercial value while supporting Newmont’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and Indigenous participation.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Develop and execute contracting and procurement strategies that support study project objectives and Stage-Gate requirements.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for complex, high-risk capital studies/projects, including market analysis, sourcing strategy development, bid management, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Support contract execution through mobilization, performance management, progress, and contract closeout activities.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with study teams, legal, tax, project controls, and external contractors to deliver study outcomes.
- Build strong supplier and consultant relationships to support efficient project delivery.
- Identify opportunities to improve commercial value and leverage Newmont’s scope/scale through sourcing, contracting models, and market engagement.
- Support Indigenous procurement initiatives and ensure compliance with Canadian regulatory requirements and company governance standards.
- Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, and commercial management across pre- and post-award activities within mining, infrastructure, engineering, or industrial project environments.
- Experience supporting studies, sustaining capital projects, or major capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract types, commercial models (lump sum, time and materials, etc), project delivery models (Integrated Owners Team, EPCM, etc.), and procurement strategies.
- Proven negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Advanced analytical, communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
- Proficiency with SAP, SAP Ariba, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and related procurement systems.
- Strong understanding of Canadian supply markets and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Your Environment
- Join a collaborative project commercial team supporting a diverse portfolio of study projects.
- Work closely with Study Leads, Project Commercial leaders, Package Owners, SMEs, Legal, Tax, Project Controls, and external contractors and consultants.
- Operate in a fast-paced environment focused on safe, sustainable, and value-driven project delivery.
- Contribute to a culture that values teamwork, continuous improvement, open communication, and respect for diverse perspectives.
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