Contracts Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks a Contract Specialist to manage contract lifecycles for materials, equipment, or services supporting Kinross Fort Knox. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, awarding, and close-out, using SAP Ariba and collaborating with finance, legal, and sourcing teams.

The role emphasizes vendor due diligence, RFX management, and monitoring contract performance against terms and budgets in a mining context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in contracts/procurement.
• 2+ years contracting/purchasing/supply chain.
• Experience in heavy industrial industries preferred.
• Proficient with SAP Ariba and JD Edwards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day contract issues in area of expertise.
• Identify high-risk matters and recommend solutions.
• Lead work streams or initiatives within projects.
• Complete moderate to complex process tasks within procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact with internal groups.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze information and prepare reports for area of expertise.
• Contribute to portfolio operational improvements.
• Resolve problems within area of expertise.
• Collaborate with other departments without direct authority.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Independent work with teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Sourcing & contract lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Contract/Finance/Engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word/Outlook/Access

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 escrow 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.