Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Contract Analyst for an onsite position in Columbus, OH.
- 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.
Qualifications
- University Degree, or 4+ years of experience.
- With University Degree - Experience: 3-4 years
- SAP Ariba CLM experience preferred.