Vice President Procurement

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines — Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand — we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values — Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork — we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Lead and elevate our global procurement function, driving strategic category management to deliver sustainable, value‑focused outcomes. This role champions best‑practice procurement, streamlines processes to align with business goals, and promotes a cost‑conscious culture that reflects our company values.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop the global procurement strategy, providing leadership and direction for critical procurement programs.
• Lead a high‑performing group procurement team and guide site‑based teams through strong dotted‑line leadership. Support capability uplift, talent development and career growth.
• Build and nurture key strategic supplier partnerships, guiding regional teams to adopt consistent relationship practices across the business.
• Create and implement company‑wide category and sourcing frameworks, including market and supplier analysis. Provide mentoring and training to uplift capability across sites.
• Lead the development and execution of global contract management principles. Act as escalation point for strategic supplier contracts.
• Drive initiatives that challenge current processes, unlock value, and reduce total cost of ownership. Develop and embed a Supplier Create Value (SCV) framework.
• Set and manage the budget for the group procurement function.
• Build strong relationships up to senior management level, developing engagement plans that support effective communication and decision‑making.
• Develop standardised reporting tools for spend, contract performance, continuous improvement, and category segmentation. Identify and implement opportunities for automation and optimisation.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance standards for the global procurement function and align these across site teams.
• Champion a procurement culture that prioritises supplier safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. Ensure safety KPIs and HSE compliance are embedded throughout contract management.

• Education: Relevant Bachelor’s degree mandatory
• Experience:
  • 10 – 15+ years of broad procurement experience at an expert level.
  • 3 – 6+ years of leadership experience overseeing teams and delivering strategic objectives.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Discounts on retail and services
• Premium post ride facilities
• Wellness room
• Office surrounded by restaurants, shops and a short stroll to Southbank Parklands
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@​oceanagold.​com

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED