Specialist, Contracts

Specialist, Contracts Posting Date: 11/10/26 Location: Red Lake, ON, CAN, 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 ulPlan, 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. ulDevelop sourcing and contracting strategies that support operational, maintenance, construction, engineering, and capital requirements. ulCoordinate with stakeholders to develop scopes of work, specifications, bid documents, evaluation criteria, commercial requirements, and sourcing schedules. ulManage bidder communications, clarifications, site visits, addenda, and proposal submissions while ensuring a fair, consistent, and well-documented sourcing process. ulFacilitate technical and commercial evaluations of supplier and contractor proposals, identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value drivers. ulLead commercial negotiations and prepare award recommendations and supporting approval documentation. ulCoordinate contract development, review, approvals, award, and execution in accordance with governance and Delegation of Authority requirements. ulPrepare, review, negotiate, and support the administration of service, supply, equipment, engineering, and construction contracts. ulProvide commercial and contractual support throughout contract execution, including contract interpretation, amendments, change orders, extensions, claims, disputes, and compliance matters. ulSupport designated contract owners in monitoring contractor and supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations. ulMaintain sourcing and contract documentation, records, correspondence, approvals, evaluations, and commercial files. ulAssist with forecasting contract commitments and expenditures and support renewal, replacement, and ongoing sourcing decisions. ulEnsure sourcing and contracting activities comply with Kinross and Great Bear policies, governance requirements, Delegation of Authority requirements, and contractual obligations. ulPrepare reports and recommendations regarding sourcing activities, contract status, commercial risks, and supplier and contractor performance. ulBuild and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and other involved parties. ulWork in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation's goal of being accident-free. ulSupport a work environment that is aligned with Kinross' Safeground principles. ulComply with applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and legal requirements. ulAdhere to all relevant Kinross, Great Bear policies and procedures. ulPerform 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 mining, industrial, construction, manufacturing, or other complex operating environments. Professional designation such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent would be an asset. Demonstrated experience planning and leading competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations. Experience sourcing operational services, maintenance services, equipment, materials, engineering, or construction services is considered an asset. ulExperience developing, negotiating, administering service, supply, equipment, and construction contracts. ulDemonstrated experience leading competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship management. ulExperience with ERP systems such as SAP, Omega 365 & JD Edwards. ulStrong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, strategic sourcing, procurement practices, governance requirements, and risk management. ulAbility to review and interpret contract documents, technical specifications, and scopes of work, pricing structures, and commercial qualifications. ulExperience with MS Office, specifically Excel and other data analysis tools. ulAbility to analyze data, identify trends, and develop practical recommendations. ulStrong knowledge of sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supply chain processes within an industrial or operating environment. Benefits 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 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 Work Conditions This position is based in Red Lake, Ontario. Remote candidates may also be considered, with travel and site presence requirements determined based on business and operational needs. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently based in, or willing to relocate with relocation assistance, to Red Lake. The schedule for this position is 5X2. Compensation and Total Rewards The base salary for the Specialist, Contracts is $120,000.00 to $135,000.00 + Short Term Incentive, + Group Benefit 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. 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.