Job Description

Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi Operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.​​

We are currently seeking a Manager Commercial to join our team. This is a three-year maximum term full time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 21/14 FIFO Roster from any Australian capital city.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager Simberi you will be responsible for leading, directing and overseeing the Simberi Procurement and Supply strategy in alignment to the Simberi Operation Strategy and providing quality decision making, support, analysis and governance that builds value.

The opportunity

• Leading commercial negotiations, contract management and pricing reviews. Identify new business opportunities and expand existing customer accounts.
• Managing procurement and supply functions for the site to maximise effectiveness and efficiency in attaining Simberi’s strategic goals.
• Ensuring adherence to the Procurement and Supply Governance and internal control framework policies, standards and procedures.
• Ensuring timely, accurate and standardised procurement and supply performance reporting that drives achievement of business objectives.
• Providing comprehensive supply and local procurement updates to senior management by evaluating, analysing, and reporting appropriate operational data, engaging in developing and supporting short and long-term operational strategies.
• Leading the local procurement process and achieve optimum value and cost savings to the Company.
• Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of all activities relating to freight and logistics, including security of all stored property.
• Ensuring effective and efficient purchasing and supply processes that maximise value, minimise downtime and ensure good governance.
• Supporting the capital project requirements ensuring early stakeholder engagement and involvement in the capital process.
• Measuring and managing key contract performance ensuring consistency with expectations while mitigating risk of underperformance for Simberi.
• Leading the team to provide commercial business partnering to operations including support on resolution of contract non-performance.
• Ensuring efficient use of working capital by minimising stock holdings without risking delivering operational plans and business continuity.
• Providing business partnering to the Simberi Operations through high-quality commercial support, analysis, insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Supporting finance in the delivering of timely and insightful value accretive analysis on costs and opportunities for value creation.
• Driving simplicity and standardisation of supply and procurement processes and reporting.

Are you ready to come and build your future with us?

We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.​

We would love to hear from you if you have​:

• Extensive experience in a similar role in the resources industry.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.
• Exceptional Commercial Acumen.
• Strong ability to lead a high performing team.
• Strong communication skills, including communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Proven continuous improvement mindset.

For further information onSt Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit: https://stbarbara.com.au/working-with-us/current-opportunities

At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.