Contract Analyst Intermediate

Position Details

Job Title: Contract Analyst — Intermediate Employment Type: W-2 Schedule: Hybrid — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office; Monday, Friday remote Location: 240 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH (connected to 290) Equipment: Provided

Qualifications

• University degree with 3–4 years of relevant experience, OR
• 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Lead contract formation and/or contract administration for various indirect material purchases
• Develop, issue and manage tender documents (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.)
• Negotiate contract commercial terms meeting internal stakeholder requirements (risk, legal, project management) and NiSource standards
• Administer multiple contracts including issuance of change order requests, negotiation and approval of change orders, and RFIs
• Lead proposal analyses and commercial evaluations; coordinate overall RFP evaluations with project clients
• Provide Supply Chain Management advice, guidance, and options to internal project clients following established processes and authorization controls
• Develop and articulate project and contract acquisition strategies; communicate to project clients and senior management
• Manage competitive sourcing processes and single/sole sourcing processes for major contracts
• Coordinate 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
• Make decisions and recommendations within established guidelines, procedures, or policies up to authorized limits

Special Instructions

• This role primarily supports Enterprise Security (Cybersecurity) from a Procurement/Supply Chain perspective. Relevant experience in this area preferred.
• SAP Ariba CLM experience preferred.
• Equipment to be provided by NiSource.

Pay rate: Please click on the link below for our company benefits DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.