Contract Analyst

$25.48-$41.25 per hour

Columbus, OH

Contract

Duration: 06-07 Months Contract with possible extension

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 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.

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience.

• 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.

Education:

• University Degree, or 4+ years of experience.

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