OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

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Our Macraes Open Pit team are seeking a Purchasing and Logistics Supervisor. If you have experience in a management role within the Purchasing and Logistics environment, are keen to lead your own team and join the largest gold mine in New Zealand, apply now!

This role will work to identify, forecast and ensure timely delivery of supply requirements to internal customers, through the use of planning, control and communication processes, to maximise supply efficiency levels across the Macraes Open Pit stores. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
 

• Develops and implements systems and procedures that ensures continual liaison with the supply chain (internal and external) with a view of meeting or exceeding agreed quality, time and cost requirements.
• Maintains  effective and accurate inventory control systems,  including  minimum/maximum  stock levels,  rolling  and  annual  stock  takes,  and  provides  meaningful  reporting  information   on  stock  levels and variances.
• Continually investigates supply and delivery options to ensure optimum quality and price.
• Contributes to the tendering process of supply contracts, monitors performance and maintains meaningful recording and reporting of transactions.
• Carries out planning and scheduling of major consumables, allowing for contingencies, to ensure operational and budget requirements are met or exceeded.
• Provide leadership and coaching to establish a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Assign tasks according to individuals’ abilities and agree what is to be accomplished.  Give clear instructions, actively listen, provide constructive feedback, and hold regular meetings.
• Contribute positively to continuous safety improvement in the Purchasing & Logistics and Open Pit Maintenance departments.

• ​​​​​Full Manual Drivers Licence
• A tertiary qualification in Logistics / Distribution / Supply Chain Management or similar is highly regarded
• Current NZ forklift licence
• First Aid Certificate (or ability to obtain one)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Purchasing and Logistics environment is essential.
• Exposure to a mining, manufacturing or production environment is desirable.
• Previous management exposure is an advantage.
• A  high  degree  of  computer   literacy  is  required,  with  effective  skills  in  MS  products desired.  

• Bring your Purchasing and Logistics leadership experience to Macraes
• Start or continue your career in mining
• Work amongst the stunning Otago landscape

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our career’s website: https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs

Applications close 17 January, 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED