Specialist, Contracts

Job Summary

The Specialist, Contracts is responsible for planning, leading, and executing complex competitive sourcing and contracting activities for the Great Bear Project, and ongoing operations, maintenance, site services, constructions, engineering, and other business requirements. This role manages minor and major RFPs, and other RFx processes from sourcing strategy development through evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract execution.

Working closely with operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Health and Safety, and other internal stakeholders, the Specialist develops commercially sound sourcing strategies and contracting solutions that support operational continuity, value, risk management, and compliance with Kinross, Great Bear requirements.

Following contract award, the Specialist provides commercial and contractual support to the designated site contract owner, including support with amendments, change orders, extensions, claims, disputes, and other commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, lead, and manage large, complex, and high-value competitive sourcing events, including RFIOs, RFQs, RFPs, and other applicable RFx processes, from initial planning through contract award and execution.
• Develop sourcing and contracting strategies that support operational, maintenance, construction, engineering, and capital requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop scopes of work, specifications, bid documents, evaluation criteria, commercial requirements, and sourcing schedules.
• Manage bidder communications, clarifications, site visits, addenda, and proposal submissions while ensuring a fair, consistent, and well-documented sourcing process.
• Facilitate technical and commercial evaluations of supplier and contractor proposals, identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value drivers.
• Lead commercial negotiations and prepare award recommendations and supporting approval documentation.
• Coordinate contract development, review, approvals, award, and execution in accordance with governance and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and support the administration of service, supply, equipment, engineering, and construction contracts.
• Provide commercial and contractual support throughout contract execution, including contract interpretation, amendments, change orders, extensions, claims, disputes, and compliance matters.

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• Support designated contract owners in monitoring contractor and supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain sourcing and contract documentation, records, correspondence, approvals, evaluations, and commercial files.
• Assist with forecasting contract commitments and expenditures and support renewal, replacement, and ongoing sourcing decisions.
• Ensure sourcing and contracting activities comply with Kinross and Great Bear policies, governance requirements, Delegation of Authority requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare reports and recommendations regarding sourcing activities, contract status, commercial risks, and supplier and contractor performance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and other involved parties.
• 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 applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and legal requirements.  
• Adhere to all relevant Kinross, Great Bear policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contracts, or commercial management within mining, industrial, construction, manufacturing, or other complex operating environments.

Professional designation such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent would be an asset.

Demonstrated experience planning and leading competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.

Experience sourcing operational services, maintenance services, equipment, materials, engineering, or construction services is considered an asset.

• Experience developing, negotiating, administering service, supply, equipment, and construction contracts.
• Demonstrated experience leading competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Omega 365 & JD Edwards.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, strategic sourcing, procurement practices, governance requirements, and risk management.
• Ability to review and interpret contract documents, technical specifications, and scopes of work, pricing structures, and commercial qualifications.
• Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supply chain processes within an industrial or operating environment.

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 Specialist, Contracts is $120,000.00 to $135,000.00 + Short 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.