Procurement Contract Analyst 1, 2, Senior

SRP•Tempe, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Contract Analyst is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and leveraging corporate strategies for purchases of major equipment, materials, and services, and for developing contracts associated with critical materials and services. The role leads these efforts across business units and includes autonomous decision-making related to market trend analysis, material resource planning, sourcing initiatives, business partner alignment, risk management, project and contract management, supplier relationships, and review of contract and commercial terms and conditions. The position develops and executes sourcing strategies and category management activities for multiple complex and/or critical categories, including implementation plans to meet business objectives and benefit targets, and establishes and leads cross-functional teams to implement category strategies. The role may be filled at Associate, Journey, or Senior level based on relevant education, experience, or a combination of both. A relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred. Progression to the next level in the same role depends on job performance, mastery of responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor. SRP offers a hybrid workplace, allowing eligible employees to telework up to three days per week. Employees must live and work in Arizona. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; SRP does not sponsor H1B, OPT, or other employment-related visas. Employees must be accessible 24/7 during emergency situations or service disruptions.

Requirements

Level 1 (Associate): In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years, may be considered.
Level 2 (Journey): Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.
Level 3 (Senior): Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered.
Ability to negotiate economic value while mitigating legal, commercial, technical, financial, procure-to-pay, safety, chemical, insurance, cybersecurity, accounting, inventory management, system-control, and physical-access risks.
Ability to identify cost savings and value creation and continuously improve work processes and tools.
Ability to represent SRP professionally, build stakeholder relationships, and balance competing priorities and changes in scope or direction.
Ability to review, file, and maintain documents according to company policies and procedures and protect confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, WAM, MAXIMO, SAP, Aravo, Ariba, and OpenText.
Must live and work in Arizona.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
Desirable certifications include C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), C.P.S.M. (Certified Professional in Supply Management), A.P.P. (Accredited Purchasing Practitioner), A.P.I.C.S. (American Purchasing Inventory Control Society), M.C.C.M. (Member Commercial Contract Manager / International Association of Contract Management), C.F.C.M. (Certified Federal Contract Manager), C.C.C.M. (Certified Commercial Contract Manager), and C.P.C.M. (Certified Professional Contract Manager).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios and categories of goods and services.
Conduct market research, analyze data, identify alternatives, develop bid packages, coordinate pre-bid conferences, evaluate and award bids, and coordinate deliverables.
Manage, create, and evaluate RFIs, RFPs, Statements of Work, vendor proposals, materials demand forecasts, and scope documents to reduce risk and maximize economic value.
Lead supplier negotiations, develop negotiation strategies and plans, and respond to exceptions to SRP terms and conditions.
Collaborate with Risk Management and Legal Services to develop, recommend, and approve non-standard contractual language.
Analyze industry and market intelligence, financial reports, market indices, global currency exchange rates, and economic publications to forecast and assess pricing, supply, and business risks.
Develop and maintain effective communication with key suppliers, monitor supplier performance and KPIs, and implement corrective actions.
Resolve and oversee supplier disputes, including settlement, warranty, and claim negotiations, through corrective action under established contract documents.
Determine inventory replenishment quantities using historical usage, anticipated demand, supplier and manufacturer lead times, carrying and ordering costs, and other business considerations.
Meet with key suppliers to develop and analyze material forecasts and maintain related planning and forecasting system parameters.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure purchase agreements are issued and managed in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Conduct meetings and presentations for stakeholders at all levels to ensure purchase requirements and agreements are effectively managed.
Negotiate for SRP’s economic advantage while mitigating relevant risks and adhering to corporate and regulatory policies and ethical and commercial standards.
Identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities and continuously improve processes and tools, turnaround times, and customer service.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and balance competing priorities and changes in scope or direction.
Review, file, and maintain correspondence and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Protect proprietary and confidential information provided by SRP or suppliers.
Remain accessible 24/7 during emergency situations or service disruptions.

Benefits

Pension plan at no cost to the employee
401(k) plan with employer matching
Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available on the first day
Over 200 hours of PTO, including vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave
Parental leave of up to 4 weeks
Adoption assistance
Wellness programs, including access to a recreation and fitness facility
Short- and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs
Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Competitive pay and performance incentives