Officer - Procurement & Contracts

Barrick Mining Corporation • Grant District, WV

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About The Position

Kibali Gold Mine is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Procurement & Contracts Officer to support the ARK Project mine expansion feasibility study. The role provides procurement, contracting and commercial support across feasibility study work packages, ensuring sourcing, tendering, contract administration, supplier engagement and cost control are carried out in line with project requirements, company standards and applicable regulatory obligations.

The officer supports procurement planning and tendering, commercial evaluations, contract drafting and administration, contract performance monitoring, cost and schedule reporting, supplier onboarding, and procurement recordkeeping. The role also promotes local content and host-country supplier participation where applicable, while maintaining ethical, transparent and compliant procurement practices and effective relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, suppliers and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Commercial Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ experience in procurement, contracting or commercial administration, preferably in mining, engineering, construction or capital project environments.
• Practical experience supporting project procurement, tendering, contract formation and administration, and supplier performance management.
• Sound knowledge of procurement governance, contract terms, commercial risk, claims management, variations, cost control and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven project environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage effectively with technical, commercial and operational stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement and commitment to ethical procurement, governance and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP/procurement systems and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in procurement, supply chain or contract management, such as CIPS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of procurement plans for feasibility study work packages, covering services, equipment, materials, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate sourcing, RFQ/RFP and tender processes, including scopes of work, compliant documentation, bidder communications and timely close-out.
• Conduct commercial evaluations, bid clarifications and recommendation reports with project, technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Draft, review, negotiate and administer contracts in accordance with project requirements, company policies, governance standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, variations, claims, disputes and close-out requirements, identifying and managing commercial risks.
• Track procurement commitments, contract expenditure and budget alignment, and report on cost, schedule, compliance and supplier performance.
• Support procurement schedule alignment through expediting, supplier follow-up, delivery tracking and early identification of supply risks or delays.
• Maintain procurement and contract records, including tender files, approvals, correspondence, contract registers, variation logs and close-out documentation.
• Support supplier prequalification, due diligence and onboarding, including HSE, financial, technical, legal and compliance checks where required.
• Promote local content and host-country supplier participation where applicable while maintaining competitive, transparent and compliant procurement practices.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, suppliers and contractors, promoting ethical procurement, transparency and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including applicable bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to a significant mine expansion project with long-term operational impact.
• Collaborative, progressive and high-performing project environment.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities alongside experienced industry professionals.
• Access to broader career opportunities across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time