
Sr. Contract Administrator
- Republic, WA
- $95,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match
- Paid time off
- Stock purchase option
- Basic life insurance
- Short Term Incentive