Contract Manager

Contract Analyst

6 months Temp to Hire
Hybrid schedule, in office T, W, TH - home M, F.
Equipment to be provided.

Location: Columbus, OH 43215

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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Additional Skills

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

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.)
• 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.

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.