Major Commodities & Services
Introduction to Barrick’s Purchasing Categories
The following spend categories broadly describe the top categories that Barrick acquires on a global basis. Negotiations for the global categories are performed through established sourcing teams that are coordinated centrally and executed regionally.
Regional categories are negotiated and managed entirely by each purchasing region, based on their own requirements and timelines.
Global Spend Categories:
- Chemical Reagents
- Computer Equipment
- Explosives
- Grinding Media
- Insurance
- Tires
Regional Spend Categories:
- Cement
- Contract Mining
- Drill Bits and Drill Steel
- Drilling Services
- Electrical Supplies
- Electricity
- Equipment Rentals
- Filters
- Fuel (Diesel)
- Ground Support Materials
- Hardware
- Logistics and Transportation Services
- Lubricants
- Mobile Equipment
- MRO Items
- Office Supplies
- Pumps and Components
- PVF
- Safety Items
- Shot Crete
- Steel
- Temporary Personnel
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