Contracts Analyst

Job Title:

Contract Analyst Pay Rate:

$40-$45/hour

Work Location:

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Duration:

6 month contract with possibility of extension Role will be hybrid - after training, contractor will need to be onsite once or twice a week (days of the week for being onsite will vary) Hours will be M-F, 8am-5pm AZ time. For the first few weeks of training, contractor will need to be onsite more frequently.

Experience/Background:

Must have commercial contracts experience via either Supply Chain or a Legal type position (attorney or paralegal)

Job Description:

SUMMARY 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 Company Developing 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 initiatives

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A

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 university Plus five (5) years of paralegal, legal and/or experience involving commercial contracting for procurement of goods and services or related transactions; reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts; and working with Procurement and Legal departments. In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and experience in paralegal, legal and/or contract administration positions equaling nine (9) years.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES 1

) Prepares & negotiates contracts. 2) Prepares a summary of significant exceptions during the contracting process and obtains attorney approvals when necessary. 3) 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. 4) Ensures vendor/supplier business and legal terms are accurately documented and contract standards are met for finalized contract documents. 5) Develops contracting approaches consistent with category strategies, business requirements and value objectives. 6) Creates training documentation and trains Category Managers on contract processes. Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/ . Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.