Nevada Gold Mines · 7 hours ago
Elko - Contracts Specialist
Elko, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNevada Gold Mines is seeking a skilled Contracts Specialist to join their Supply Chain team. This position is critical in supporting contracting and procurement functions to ensure efficient operations across their facilities, focusing on contract management and supplier relationships.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Responsible for delivering contracts that cover the requirements of the user areas in response to urgent and ongoing operational needs; identify and develop suppliers in the market to support commercial and operational needs
Manage tender process, facilitate the selection of service providers, develop contract documentation, and support ongoing contract management as well as coordination of information to evaluate proposals with the user areas
Prepare letters, memoranda, documents, or reports that support contractual actions or recommendations
Develop and maintain contracts register for end-user group and maintain currency
Support the continuous improvement and execution of Nevada Gold Mines’ sourcing strategy, policies and guidelines for service categories and contracts; is a participant in the development of value-added service for SCM customers, cost savings, and other performance metrics
Ensure timely and professional service to user departments in the preparation and evaluations of bids, negotiation with suppliers, and recommendation to management for approvals, preparation and negotiation of contract documentation, issuance of award of contracts and regret letters, and management and close out of contracts
Perform analysis of responses to solicitations, including price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, compliance with solicitation, and probability of meeting requirements
Serve as a central point of contact on assigned procurements
Manage or helps to manage contractor and vendor relationships
Monitor and control contractor compliance in respect to the contractual obligations of controlling and reporting of progressive cost and schedule
Acquire services according to the operations requirements, obtaining the best total cost of ownership, term of execution and quality condition
Support program integration, governance, formats, plan optimization, and project controls best practices
Resolve queries from operations, or others as applicable by providing information on work product and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy
Follow organizations sourcing and procurement standard and utilize operating systems approved for contract execution and management
Deliver small project workstreams, carrying out specified project activities within defined time and quality parameters and ensuring adherence to the prescribed project management and permitting methodology
Follow the organization's HS&E policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the wellbeing of oneself and others in the workplace
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Be available for after hour emergency procurement activities when scheduled rotation for 'on call' is in place
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum five (5) years of directly related contracting & procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum 3 three (3) years experience purchasing Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) and Light Vehicles
Experience in the development of RFQ's and RFP's
Experience in negotiations related to contractual conflict resolution
Three (3) experience in utilizing SAP Procurement to perform Buyer's role
Two (2) experience with Ariba sourcing and contract management or similar systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
Company
Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jessie Going
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Lori McCurry
Lead Human Resources Business Partner
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