Principle Contracts Advisor

Job Description

The Principal Contract Advisor is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, from opportunity identification and sourcing strategy development through contract award and close-out. This role leads contract planning activities, conducts market research, aligns acquisition strategies with business objectives, and manages competitive sourcing events (RFXs). The incumbent develops and executes negotiation strategies, facilitates contract preparation and award processes, and oversees contract close-out activities to ensure all contractual obligations have been fulfilled.

In addition, the Principal Contract Advisor drives continuous improvement by identifying, sharing, and implementing best practices across Kinross operations in collaboration with Corporate Supply Chain and Procurement teams. The role supports cross-site sourcing initiatives and strategic procurement projects, providing expertise and leadership to optimize commercial outcomes, enhance supplier performance, and ensure compliance with company policies and governance requirements

Job Responsibilities

1.    Administer and manage multiple contract types across engineering, construction and site services scopes
2.    Develop a detailed understanding of the scope, schedule, budget and risks for applicable contracts
3.    Organize and chair contract kick-off meeting.
4.    Ensure all required documentation and approvals are in place prior to contractor mobilization
5.    Manage any vendor or contractor change requests and support the Project in performing cost and schedule analysis of proposed changes in a timely manner
6.    Develop and maintain contract-specific quantity and costs forecast and in collaboration with the responsible engineers or superintendents, ensuring that trends and changes are raised and reported
7.    Administer claims in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions
8.    Maintain various contract registers, including management of any securities and guarantees
9.    Ensure proper and timely management of the contract close-out process
10.    Maintain alignment with project controls functions, collaborating with cost control and scheduling
11.    Identify and escalate risks, and provide input to mitigation plans and actions
12.    Ensure process and documentation integrity by adhering to project and corporate requirements.  
13.    Build and develop effective working relationships with contractor counterparts
14.    Provide coaching and leadership on effective contract administration practices
15.    Coordinate with Toronto Corporate team to ensure best practices and learnings are shared from Alaska broadly in company and sharing’s are received from global network to Alaska.
16.    Advises applicable end-users of contractual rights and obligations upon award decision and contract start.
17.    Punctuality and regular attendance required.
18.    Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
19.    Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: safety, confidentiality and environmental policies.
20.    Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
21.    Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
22.    Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
23.    Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

Education

Experience

•  Minimum of 6 years of contracting, procurement, supply chain, or purchasing experience, preferably within a large industrial organization.
•  Minimum of 3 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment, such as mining, oil and gas, construction, or similar industries, or related experience in project management or engineering disciplines.

Skills

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager. 

Legislative Requirements

Language Requirements

Travel Requirements