Start Date ASAP
Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)
Dress Code Business Casual
Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)

WHO WE ARE

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 four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Sourcing Specialist will lead and execute the sourcing of 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 Sourcing Specialist will provide input into Great Bear procedures and practices and will follow these procedures and standard industry practices in all aspects of sourcing, purchasing and contract administration.
This role is Toronto, Ontario based with travel to Red Lake, Ontario as required (about 25% of time), and reports to the Contracts and Procurement Manager, Great Bear Project.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in supply chain, business or finance.
• Minimum of 10+ 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.
• 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.

• 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 procurement processes including RFIs/RFBQs/RFPs.
• Perform commercial analysis and prepare recommendation documents.
• Draft, negotiate and execute complex 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.