Contract Analyst

Contract AnalystThis position is a full-time, office-based position in Austin or Houston, TX and will be a member of the WhiteWater Supply Chain team. Responsibilities include drafting, amending, and reviewing contracts, managing service requests, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.Job Responsibilities:Review, analyze, and manage supplier and vendor contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards, including review of contract redlines, identification of contractual deviations and key issues, preparation of preliminary contract comments, and coordination of stakeholder review and negotiation responses.Support department with contract creation using standard WhiteWater templates, preparing amendments, renewals and managing negotiationsCoordinate with legal in determining risk assessment should amendments or non-standard terms ariseMonitor contract terms, pricing agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), and delivery commitmentsCommunicate contract updates, expiration timelines, and compliance requirements internallyEnter new and amended contracts into the applicable systemsReview invoices and purchase orders to verify alignment with contractual terms and pricing agreementsCoordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate contract execution, administration, and issue resolution. Prepare contracts and contract summaries for review and execution by managementReview and audit contract management and vendor compliance systems to ensure data integrity, maintain required documentation, and monitor supplier compliance requirements.Provide assistance to internal stakeholders and vendors on contractual issuesPerform routine and ad hoc reporting and analysisIdentify process improvement opportunities to enhance supply chain efficiency and contract administration workflowsQualifications & Experience:Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent5+ years of direct Supply Chain experience coordinating contract renewals and amendments with procurement, legal, and supplier stakeholdersExperience reviewing contract redlines and preparing contract summaries preferredHigh proficiency in MS Office Excel, Outlook, WordExperience using Gatekeeper, NetSuite Enverus, OpenInvoice, and Veriforce preferredDemonstrated knowledge of workflow and business proceduresData analysis and reportingExcellent problem solving, time management, analytical and multi-tasking skillsStrong organizational skills with high attention to detailAbility to keep to assigned scheduleCommunication and Teamwork skills required: Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and effectively collaborate with others to optimize team successBenefits:This position is located in Austin or Houston, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.