Sr. Contract Administrator

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has extracted ore from six different deposits in the region since 1989. Following the conclusion of mining activities in 2017, our operation now manages properties at various stages of exploration, development, care & maintenance, and closure.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Project Services Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for all pre-award and post-award aspects of contract administration including executing the procurement strategy, and contractor performance management throughout the life cycle of the Curlew Basin Restart Project.

Essential Functions

- Complete and audit the formation of high-value contracts, including the preparation of scopes of work, commercial terms, tender documentation, and bid evaluation criteria.

- Manage the end-to-end tendering process, from RFQ/RFP issuance through to contract award, ensuring compliance with Supply Chain policies and project timelines.

- Coordinate with Projects Team, Supply Chain, legal, and the Kettle River departments to ensure contract requirements are accurate, complete, and aligned with project objectives.

- Provide insight and expertise to the projects team regarding contract requirements.

- Facilitate and lead clarification meetings, bid evaluations, and negotiation sessions with potential contractors and suppliers.

- Develop and manage contract award documentation, ensuring all commercial, legal, and risk management considerations are addressed.

- Maintain procurement and contract formation registers, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.

- Provide advice and support to stakeholders on procurement strategy, contract structuring, and market engagement.

- Delegate tasks to the project contracts team.

- Act as a key point of contact / relationship owner with a designated internal group

- Support project reporting requirements related to procurement and contract formation status.

- Ensure alignment with overall contracting strategy, project controls, and schedule milestones.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field preferred.

- 5-8 years’ of experience in contract formation or procurement within large-scale mining, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.

- Strong understanding of contract law, tendering processes, and commercial terms and conditions.

- Demonstrated experience managing complex tender packages, including EPC, construction, and professional services contracts.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft and review contractual documents.

- Proficient in procurement and document control systems and Microsoft Office Suite

- Experience with restart or brownfield projects is desirable.

- Effective time management and prioritization skills.

- Valid driver’s license required.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

- Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.

- Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.

- Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.

- Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.

- Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Kinross Leadership Practices

- Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.

- Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect

- Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.

- Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.

- Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.

- Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.

- Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models’ humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.

- Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.

- Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Project Services Manager

Language Requirements

English

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- 401k with match

- Paid time off

- Stock purchase option

- Basic life insurance

- Short Term Incentive

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).