Contract Analyst - Intermediate - VF

Job Title: Contract Analyst
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
Duration: 06 Months

Responsibilities:
Requires considerable knowledge and makes decisions based on policy. Manages problems that are unique and that require independent thinking. Has a solid understanding of specific goods and vendors. Focused on supporting cost savings initiative for specific category. Makes decisions and recommendations within established guidelines, procedures or polices and up to those within authorized limits. Lead the contract formation and/or contract administration process for various indirect material purchases; Develop, issue and manage tender documents (RFPs, RFQ, RFIs, etc.);Negotiate contract commercial terms, ensuring they meet requirements of internal stakeholders (i.e., risk, legal, project management, etc.) and client standards; Administer multiple contracts including issuance of change order requests, negotiation and approval of change orders, RFI's, etc.; Lead proposal analyses and proposal commercial evaluations; coordinate overall RFP evaluations with project clients; Provide sound Supply Chain Management advice, guidance, and options to internal project clients while following established processes and proper authorization controls; Develop and articulate project and contract acquisition strategies within area of responsibility and communicate strategies to project clients and Senior Management; Manage competitive sourcing processes and single/sole sourcing processes for major contracts; Cross-functional teams during contract tendering, formation, administration and negotiation; Coordinate communication efforts with suppliers, team members, company experts, and advisors (legal, risk, tax, supplier qualification, etc.); Conduct market and competitive intelligence research and analysis within area of responsibility; Maintain contract records in ERP (SAP Ariba), ensuring governance requirements are met at all times.


Qualifications:
University Degree, or 4+ years of experience.
With University Degree - Experience: 3-4 years


Comments/Special Instructions:
This role will primarily support Enterprise Security (Cybersecurity) from a Procurement/Supply Chain perspective. Relevant experience in this area preferred.
SAP Ariba CLM experience preferred.
Hybrid schedule, in office T, W, TH - home M, F. Equipment to be provided.