Specialist, Contracts

Job Summary The Specialist, Contracts is responsible for planning, leading, and executing complex competitive sourcing and contracting activities for the Great Bear Project, and ongoing operations, maintenance, site services, constructions, engineering, and other business requirements. This role manages minor and major RFPs, and other RFx processes from sourcing strategy development through evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract execution. Working closely with operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Health and Safety, and other internal stakeholders, the Specialist develops commercially sound sourcing strategies and contracting solutions that support operational continuity, value, risk management, and compliance with Kinross, Great Bear requirements. Following contract award, the Specialist provides commercial and contractual support to the designated site contract owner, including support with amendments, change orders, extensions, claims, disputes, and other commercial matters. Key Responsibilities and Duties Plan, lead, and manage large, complex, and high-value competitive sourcing events, including RFIOs, RFQs, RFPs, and other applicable RFx processes, from initial planning through contract award and execution. Develop sourcing and contracting strategies that support operational, maintenance, construction, engineering, and capital requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to develop scopes of work, specifications, bid documents, evaluation criteria, commercial requirements, and sourcing schedules. Manage bidder communications, clarifications, site visits, addenda, and proposal submissions while ensuring a fair, consistent, and well-documented sourcing process. Facilitate technical and commercial evaluations of supplier and contractor proposals, identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value drivers. Lead commercial negotiations and prepare award recommendations and supporting approval documentation. Coordinate contract development, review, approvals, award, and execution in accordance with governance and Delegation of Authority requirements. Prepare, review, negotiate, and support the administration of service, supply, equipment, engineering, and construction contracts. Provide commercial and contractual support throughout contract execution, including contract interpretation, amendments, change orders, extensions, claims, disputes, and compliance matters. . Support designated contract owners in monitoring contractor and supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations. Maintain sourcing and contract documentation, records, correspondence, approvals, evaluations, and commercial files. Assist with forecasting contract commitments and expenditures and support renewal, replacement, and ongoing sourcing decisions. Ensure sourcing and contracting activities comply with Kinross and Great Bear policies, governance requirements, Delegation of Authority requirements, and contractual obligations. Prepare reports and recommendations regarding sourcing activities, contract status, commercial risks, and supplier and contractor performance. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and other involved parties. Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free. Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles. Comply with applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and legal requirements. Adhere to all relevant Kinross, Great Bear policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skill Requirements Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contracts, or commercial management within…

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