Strategic Contracts & Procurement 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

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.