Contracts Analyst

Contracts Analyst

Contracts Analyst (Supply Chain) - 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.

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Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications :

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Export Compliance / EEO Statement : This position may require access to and / or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation maintains a policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

Hybrid : Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices and alongside their colleagues. In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees). Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up. Role types are subject to change based on business need.