Senior Contracts Specialist

Who We Are

Kinross Gold Corporation is a major gold producer with operating mines in North & South America and West Africa, and a number of significant project and exploration sites worldwide.  The corporation’s head office is located in downtown Toronto and provides support to all sites. Corporate support functions include Technical Services, Finance, Procurement, Health & Safety, Human Resources, IT and Investor Relations and Environmental & Permitting.

Job Description

Senior Contracts Specialist, Major Projects will lead and execute the sourcing of multi-million dollar complex construction services and engineered equipment to support Great Bear Project activities, while ensuring that materials and services meet all scope and technical specifications, are delivered in a timely manner, and are managed according to budget. Senior Contracts Specialist, Major Projects will provide input into Great Bear procedures and practices and will follow these procedures and standard industry practices in all aspects of sourcing, procurement and contract administration.

This position may be based in Toronto, Red Lake, or performed remotely from elsewhere in Canada. Travel to Toronto and Red Lake will be required from time to time.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Great Bear Project team, the site in Red Lake and corporate stakeholders in the Toronto office to ensure sourcing meets the project requirements and delivers the expected outcomes.
• Conduct sourcing analysis, market survey and contractor pre-qualification, including research and qualification of prospective suppliers by evaluating products, services, and performance according to business requirements.
• Periodically review requirements with key stakeholders, ensure planning and necessary approvals are in place for the procurement process.
• Lead RFX (RFIs/RFBQs/RFPs), including preparing bidders lists, developing RFX documents, issuing RFX to the marking, leading communication with bidders and coordinating with Project Evaluation Team.
• Perform commercial bid evaluation, develop award recommendation, present such recommendation to Project Management and make sure all necessary approvals are obtained.
• Draft, negotiate and execute complex multi-million dollar Agreements, change orders and other contract documentation.
• Oversee procurement processes performed by Engineering Consultants.
• Put in place measures to manage compliance with contractual obligations and to proactively identify potential contract changes, deviations or claims.
• Provide post-award commercial support in contract management, as required.
• Generate and maintain procurement status reports and various other reports to support project’s planned and awarded commitments.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards and Kinross’ policies and procedures and reinforce procurement policies and processes with the team.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the team and vendors.
• Identify procurement related risks and mitigations and escalate issues that require management support.
• Perform other duties to support sourcing activities as assigned and required.

Education and Experience

• University degree in supply chain, business, or finance.
• Minimum of 15+ years relevant work experience in procurement, preferably in larger capital projects in mining, Oil & Gas, or other asset-intensive heavy industry.
• Formal training, professional designation, or certification in related area an asset.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts in a manner that protects company interest while maintaining collaborative vendor relationships.
• Established understanding and contacts with vendors and contractors who service related markets in the mining industry
• Able to organize, set priorities and manage time effectively across multiple task, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure against competing priorities and timelines.
• Proven, highly developed verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to research and analyze information.
• Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Acts and maintains a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of work.

Compensation & Total Rewards

The base salary range for this role is $135,000 to $149,500 CAD + Short Term Incentive target Bonus of 20% + Group Benefits Coverage  

The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions.

In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development.

Benefits

At Kinross, Great Bear, we are committed to Putting People First by fostering employee growth and development, celebrating achievements, and rewarding team successes. Benefits offered for this position include:

• Annual Fitness and Mental Health Reimbursement
• Employee Share Purchase Plan Registered Retirement Savings and Registered Pension Plans
• 160 hours of Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program (Living our Values Award Program)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human.

Travel Requirements