Contracts Manager

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia. Coeur is the only mining company with headquarters in Chicago. The office is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chicago, near public transportation. Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture that prioritizes health and safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. We are a growing business with various opportunities in accounting, IT, engineering, technical services, HR, and other corporate functions. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, within the Supply Chain Department, this position is responsible for procurement and contracting activities to support the Company’s operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop contracting plans and strategies based on Company requirements.
• Sourcing for major procurement
• Work with site teams to define requirements, draft scopes of work/supply and develop RFx packages.
• Issue and manage RFx packages and other sourcing processes.
• Review and grade proposals and quotations
• Develop recommendations to award
• Draft, conform, negotiate, and support execution of contracts to formalize commercial agreements, partnering with the legal department.
• Work with site teams to develop and implement contract management plans
• Manage contract administrative matters relating to compliance, claims, disputes, invoicing/payments, correspondence, progress/review meetings, insurance, liability, indemnities, bonds, and retentions.
• Develop and maintain standard contract, RFx, and associated documents and templates to facilitate the procurement process.
• Complete audits of contracts to identify gaps in contract management or supplier performance.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in contract management and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.

Qualifications:

Education:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience:
• 5-years procurement or contract management experience in industrial or mining space, with experience drafting contracts.
• Oracle experience preferred.

Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

• This position is eligible for remote working.
• Ability to function effectively in remote working environment.
• 10-25% travel.

Additional Information: At Coeur Mining, we understand the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. That's why we offer a hybrid work arrangement for this position, providing you with the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely.