Strategic Contracts Specialist - Mining

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

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.