Contracts Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Contract Specialist at Kinross Fort Knox in Alaska supports contract lifecycle activities from sourcing to award for materials, equipment and services, using SAP Ariba. You will work under the AK Senior Purchasing Supervisor and collaborate with Kinross Legal to ensure best value and compliant terms.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in contracting or procurement; heavy industrial experience preferred; US work permit; willingness to travel and work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Contract, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in contracting, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Experience in heavy industrial industries (e.g. Oil and Gas, Construction or Mining) or related Project Management or Engineering professions preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, & Access) and SAP Ariba.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and/or fulfill day-to-day issues specific to area(s) of expertise.
• Identify matters of high complexity or risk and escalate to senior subject matter experts as required.
• Participate in projects related to area(s) of expertise, leading particular work streams or initiatives.
• Lead the completion of a moderate to complex process or function within established procedures.
• Act as a key point of contact / relationship owner with a designated internal group.
• Maintain relationships with industry contacts (internal and external) and regulatory officials for business effectiveness.
• Conduct timely analysis and develop reports/presentations on assigned area(s).
• Contribute to improving operational effectiveness of the portfolio within limits.
• Resolve operating/technical problems within area(s).
• Participate in resolution of problems with other departments, without direct authority.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Record keeping

MS Office

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

JD Edwards

Job description

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Description

The Contract Specialist (CS) is responsible for contractual agreements pertaining to the procurement of materials, equipment, or services which support the business efforts of Kinross Fort Knox. The CS is responsible for contract lifecycle activities from source to contract award, including assisting in requirement definition, researching opportunities, soliciting RFX packages, leading RFX sourcing events, facilitating supplier due diligence reviews, preparing contracts from existing templates, awarding contracts, and contract close‑out procedures when contract obligations are complete. All sourcing and contracting activities are executed using SAP Ariba. Offers are solicited from existing sources, vendor databases, or new sources through advertisements, trade publications, local and regional chambers of commerce, industry whitepapers, etc. The CS will be made aware of company business goals and policies and will negotiate the best value for products and services while monitoring associated risks. The CS will collaborate with end users and will work under the supervision of the Alaska Senior Purchasing Supervisor, with guidance from Kinross Global Supply Chain and input from Kinross Legal departments (Regional and Corporate). The CS will evaluate commercial terms and prepare contract award packages based upon the respective managers’ technical recommendations and documented commercial evaluation results. During contract performance, the CS is responsible for monitoring the parties’ mutual adherence to the terms of the contract, including progress, plans, submittals, change procedures, and commercial performance incentives, as well as supporting end users who are accountable for contract controls, invoice review, budgetary cost controls, and change order execution within their applicable delegation of authority.

Job Responsibilities

• Process and/or fulfill day-to-day issues specific to area(s) of expertise, including resolving complex business, financial, service needs/challenges
• Identify matters of high complexity or risk and makes recommendations to escalade to senior subject matter experts, as required
• Participate in projects related to area(s) of expertise, leading particular work streams or initiatives as assigned
• Lead the completion of a moderate to complex process or function within established procedures
• Act as a key point of contact / relationship owner with a designated internal group
• Maintain relationships with industry contacts (internal and external), regulatory officials and external consultants for purposes of enhancing business effectiveness within the scope of accountability
• Conduct timely analysis of information and develop reports / presentations on assigned area(s) of expertise
• Contribute to the improvement of operational effectiveness of the portfolio within prescribed limits
• Resolve operating/ technical problems within area(s) of expertise
• Participate in resolution of problems with other departments, without having direct authority

Qualifications And Skill Requirements

• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures, perform basic mathematical calculations, and maintain accurate records.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Contract, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent progressive experience in contract administration, purchasing, or procurement.
• Preferred 2+ years’ experience in contracting, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Preferred experience in heavy industrial industries (e.g. Oil and Gas, Construction or Mining) or related Project Management or Engineering professions (any discipline) of at least 6 months preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, & Access).
• Proficiency with SAP Ariba and JD Edwards for sourcing and contract lifecycle management and the ability to use company-mandated contract templates.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• May work holidays, weekends, and shift work as required.

Reporting Relationships

This role reports to the AK Senior Purhcasing Supervisor.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).