Contract Analyst — Intermediate

Position Details

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.