Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Analystto support the development, negotiation, execution, and administration of commercial agreements with suppliers, service providers, and business partners.
This role works closely with Supply Chain, Legal, Risk Management, Operations, Safety, and external vendors to ensure contracts are structured appropriately, negotiated effectively, and managed throughout the contract lifecycle.
Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance
Contract Duration: 6 months | W2
Please Note: Local candidates within a reasonable commuting distance of 30-45 minutes will only be considered
Responsibilities:
- Manage amendments, renewals, expirations, and other contract lifecycle activities.
- Coordinate reviews involving Legal, Risk, Insurance, Safety, and Operations teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, templates, and negotiation practices.
- Ensure compliance with supplier onboarding, insurance, safety, and contractual requirements.
- Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier redlines in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate contract records and documentation within contract management and procurement systems.
- Evaluate scopes of work and business requirements to determine the most appropriate contracting strategy based on risk, complexity, and commercial considerations.
- Support long-term supplier and service agreements, including pricing structures, performance requirements, warranties, service levels, renewals, and termination provisions.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a variety of commercial agreements, including master service agreements, supply agreements, maintenance contracts, and professional services agreements.
Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Strong negotiation, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management, procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or a related commercial contracting function.
- Working knowledge of commercial terms including liability, indemnification, insurance, warranty provisions, pricing, escalation clauses, payment terms, and contract termination language.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) and procurement systems such as Icertis, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting contracts within energy, oil & gas, pipeline, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or other asset-intensive industries.
- Experience with master service agreements (MSAs), long-term service agreements, maintenance contracts, equipment agreements, or supply contracts.