Contract Analyst / Procurement Analyst

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) in Columbus, OH seeks a Contract Analyst / Procurement Analyst to support procurement initiatives and contracting efforts. The role involves spend analytics, data collection, and performance metrics to guide supplier decisions and contract negotiations.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in procurement or customer service, experience in contract drafting for large agreements, and familiarity with Maximo and Cognos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years’ relevant experience required.
• Minimum 3 years in procurement and/or customer service.
• Contract drafting/administration for large, complex agreements preferred.
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts market research and analyzes performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets.
• Conducts research and analysis on spend and prior contracts to assist with contract negotiation. Develop and utilize models (e.g., pricing, total cost ownership).
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis. Supports bid analysis, as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations of research and analysis to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) and business partners.
• Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field

4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Maximo

Cognos

Job description

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Contract Analyst / Procurement Analyst to work in Columbus, OH area. This position offers a variety of great benefits, including health insurance, and paid time off.

Job Summary

Supports Procurement Consultants, Procurement Specialists, and Category Managers in the execution of sourcing and contracting initiatives. Supports analytical work including but not limited to: spend analytics, market complexity, data collection, performance metrics, risk considerations, pricing, total cost of ownership, demand planning, and reporting. Assists with sourcing strategy development, decision making, and contract negotiations. May lead or direct less complex sourcing activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts market research and analyzes performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets.
• Conducts research and analysis on spend and prior contracts to assist with contract negotiation. Develop and utilize various models (e.g., pricing, total cost ownership).
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis. Supports bid analysis, as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations of research and analysis to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) and business partners.
• Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field; or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant procurement and/or customer service experience required. Contract drafting and administration for large, complex agreements preferred.

Other Requirements

• Contract drafting and administration for large, complex agreements preferred.
• Request for proposal / sourcing process experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical, and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to serve as a strategic partner for job seekers and employers alike.

Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in the industry. Our ability to provide a wide range of services and adapt to the changing needs of our clients has helped us maintain a strong reputation for several decades.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; and paid vacation.