Contracts Analyst

Contracts AnalystSummary Contracts Analyst (Supply Chain) - Supports Category Managers, Strategic Procurement, and Procurement staff. Contract analysts help companies avoid contractual disputes and financial losses. They review contract terms and conditions before contracts are signed, negotiate favorable terms with other parties on behalf of their employers, and draft contractual provisions and amendments.You are responsible for:Supporting Supply Chain Procurement Personnel in the development and negotiation of procurement contracts, including a heavy focus on contract redlining.Participating directly in negotiations with counterparties and collaborating with Supply Chain Procurement Personnel and Company Law Department on negotiation strategies to reduce legal and operational risks.Identifying, drafting, and negotiating high risk contract terms and conditions to mitigate risk and maximize value for the CompanyDeveloping and maintaining a variety of Supply Chain Procurement contract templates, including, but not limited to, master and standalone supplier materials and services agreements, information technology agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and addenda.Creating training materials and providing training for Supply Chain Procurement Personnel on contracting best practices, policies, and procedures, and risk mitigation throughout the negotiation process.Delivering risk management and subject matter expertise support and education to Supply Chain procurement personnel through contract negotiations and various departmental initiativesMinimum RequirementsA four year Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law or other job related field from an accredited college or universityPlus five (5) years of paralegal, legal and/or contract administration experience. In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience in paralegal, legal and/or contract administration positions equaling nine (9) years.Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:Master's degree.Professional certification (e.g., CCCM or CPCM).Paralegal experience involving significant commercial contracting or similar work experience.Proficiency in contracts, terms and conditions development and negotiations.Working knowledge and understanding of category management and supply chain processes.Exceptional verbal and written communication, document writing and interpersonal skills.PC literate in Microsoft Office applications.Major AccountabilitiesPrepares, negotiates, awards and manages contracts, subcontracts and agreements issued by company in conjunction with Category Managers, Strategic Procurement and Procurement staff.Manages the day-to-day administration of the contract documentation process including using master agreements when appropriate, reviewing supplier redline responses to APS contracts, identifying unacceptable terms and provisions and assisting with negotiations.Prepares a summary of significant exceptions during the contracting process and obtains attorney approvals when necessary.Identifies and develops appropriate terms and conditions that meet optimal balance between business unit and supplier requirements and that manage business unit/market/supplier risks. Ensures vendor/supplier business and legal terms are accurately documented and contract standards are met for finalized contract documents.Develops contracting approaches consistent with category strategies, business requirements and value objectives.Performs post-contract audit of executed contracts to assess compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory commitments.Analyzes company historical contract performance and current business needs in order to maintain and/or recommend updates to company vendor/supplier contract templates as necessary.Enters required contract data into the contract system, as needed. Creates training documentation and trains Category Managers and business units on contract tools and processes.Export Compliance / EEO StatementThis position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.