Lead - Supply Chain

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.   

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025. 

About the role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity as Lead - Supply Chain.   This position leads the development of strategy for New Products supply chains. The role will work closely with the Manufacturing plants, Technology teams and IPT focusing on operational excellence with the view to be the trusted partner of choice for our customers

What you will be doing

Executes and manages in line with the Global Standards:

• Drive Design for Supply Chain through the Product Lifecycle Management process, to ensure successful implementation of supply strategy for New Products
• Partner with Technology and Innovation group to ensure strategy developed for the sourcing of new products in line with best practice (ie. Low cost, second source, reliable supply chains)
• Develop partnerships with strategic suppliers to drive continuous improvement and reliable supply chains
• Support delivery of Business Management and Supply Chain strategy for the New Products Implementation group
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, encouraging drive toward best practice and ensuring full compliance
• Identify and execute innovative supply chain opportunities to achieve customer delivery commitments
• Accountable for 3rd party business management, formalised supplier performance management processes (where applicable)
• Lead team in all internal audit processes and procedures
• Working with IPT and GDPO to monitor demand requirements from 1-24 months through Sales & Operations Planning processes
• Support Procurement team, ensuring Global Procurement Standard processes and procedures are adopted
• Work with Logistics Team to execute the Global Transportation Plan to ensure product is moved appropriately to meet demand
• Ensure contracts are aligned between Category Management and Global Logistics for all supply activity
• Align and manage team performance to Global Supply Chain strategy whilst developing individuals through talent succession planning

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in supply chain, engineering, or a business-related field. A diploma combined with relevant experience will also be considered.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years experience in supply or manufacturing.
• Proven influencer able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Technically inclined, with experience to demonstrate working with products and supply processes.
• Knowledge of SAP applications.
• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character.
• Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit.
• Exude confidence, yet be without strong ego needs; is self-aware and open to feedback.
• Show courage to make decisions, yet is patient to make the right ones.

Role dimensions

• This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring three (3) days per week onsite at our Centennial, Colorado office.
• This job operates in a professional office environment
• Key stakeholders: Group Supply Chain, Regional Supply Chain, Technology, Manufacturing 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Compensation Range  

• Between $103,125 and $120,000 / year 
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan 

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from 
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Health Savings Account 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program 
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans 
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection  
• Voluntary Legal Plan 
• 401(k) + Company Match 
• Company provided Maternity Leave 
• Company provided Bonding Leave 
• Accrued Paid Time Off  
• Paid Sick & Safe Time 
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

How and When to Apply 

If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 38517 

Application Deadline:  June 30, 2026

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.  

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. 

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.