Manager, Procurement and Contracts

Job Summary

The Manager, Procurement & Contracts is a senior commercial leader for the Great Bear Project and a key member of the Project Leadership Team, accountable for establishing and leading the procurement and commercial execution strategy for a major mine development moving from detailed engineering into major construction.

This role leads direct project spend and supply chain commitments across equipment sourcing, major package awards, vendor contracts, construction services, logistics, materials management, expediting, warehousing, commercial governance, and supply chain readiness through project development, construction execution, commissioning, and handover.

As a core partner to Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Operations, EPCM procurement teams, suppliers, contractors, Indigenous partners, and local stakeholders, the Manager, Procurement & Contracts will align senior internal and external teams around one owner-led commercial execution plan, reduce procurement friction, and build a disciplined, high-performing procurement engine capable of supporting a large-scale construction program.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the resolution of procurement and supply chain constraints that have the potential to impact project schedules and construction readiness.
• Establish a high-speed procurement execution model, sourcing strategy, and expediting framework tailored to heavy civil, mine construction, and remote site logistics requirements.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier performance, logistics challenges, and commercial risks to proactively identify and resolve risks.
• Drive end-to-end accountability for procurement, contracting, and supply chain performance to ensure purchasing activity supports project milestones, critical path requirements, and construction readiness.
• Ensure commercial decisions balance cost optimization, schedules, quality, and project risk management.
• Build and maintain working relationships with Engineering, Construction, suppliers, contractors, and corporate stakeholders.
• Align owner priorities, EPCM purchasing activity, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers around a common commercial execution plan and procurement strategy.
• Represent Great Bear in senior-level commercial discussions with Tier-1 equipment manufacturers, key vendors, contractors, service providers, and strategic suppliers.
• Lead contract development, negotiation, administration, and performance management activities.
• Lead package award strategy, commercial negotiations, and commitments for major equipment, long-lead items, construction contracts, contractor capacity, and critical site services.
• Establish site supply chain readiness plans, including materials tracking, warehousing, expediting, delivery sequencing, and logistics controls required as construction activity ramps up.
• Engage local and Indigenous suppliers in alignment with project commitments, commercial requirements, and stakeholder engagement objectives.
• Ensure commercial governance policies and procedures are effectively implemented and maintained.

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• Support risk identification, contract compliance, supplier management, and commercial reporting activities.
• Provide insights and recommendations to project leadership regarding procurement, contracting, and supply chain risks and opportunities.
• Lead commercial planning for major project transitions, including engineering through construction and operational readiness phases.
• Assess existing procurement, supply chain, logistics, contracts, and commercial processes to determine effectiveness for the project’s phase of growth and execution.
• Ensure procurement, logistics, warehousing, and contract management processes evolve as project and activity increases.
• Lead, mentor, and align a senior team of procurement, contracts, logistics, and commercial professionals across multiple locations, creating clear accountability and consistent execution standards.
• Create an environment focused on shared objectives, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective problem solving.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional designations such as SCMP, PMP, or equivalent are considered an asset.

Minimum 15 years of progressive procurement, contracts, supply chain, or commercial management experience, including at least 7 years in a senior leadership role supporting major capital projects in mining, heavy industrial, infrastructure, construction, energy, or other complex industrial environments.

• Advanced knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, supply chain management, logistics, materials management, warehousing, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven experience leading procurement and commercial functions on large-scale capital projects, preferably mining, heavy industrial, or infrastructure projects with total project values of $1B or greater.
• Full lifecycle procurement experience from early sourcing and procurement strategy through package award, fabrication, expediting, site delivery, construction support, commissioning, and handover.
• Deep experience with global equipment sourcing, long-lead equipment expediting, complex construction contracts, contractor capacity planning, and high-value commercial negotiations.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain, commercial, schedule, and contractor performance risks impacting project delivery.
• Knowledge of Indigenous procurement practices, supplier diversity initiatives, local procurement strategies, and stakeholder engagement requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, Omega 365.
• Strong negotiation and commercial decision-making skills with the executive presence to manage high-value contracts, senior supplier relationships, and project leadership expectations.
• Working knowledge of mining project regulatory requirements, governance practices, and commercial compliance frameworks.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.

Benefits

At Kinross, Great Bear, we are committed to Putting People First by fostering employee growth and development, celebrating achievements, and rewarding team success. Benefits offered for this position include: 

• Annual Fitness and Mental Health Reimbursement
• Employee Share Purchase Plan, Registered Retirement Savings, and Registered Pension Plans
• 160 Hours of Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis

Work Conditions

Compensation and Total Rewards

The base salary for the Manager, Procurement and Contracts is $235,000.00 to $275,000.00 + Short Term Incentive, + Long Term Incentive, + Group Benefit Coverage. 

The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate's experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions. In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development. 

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human.