Contract Analyst- Full time - Days

The Contract Analyst is responsible for project coordination research analysis and negotiations of assigned projects. Projects may include capital service agreements and or non-capital.

Coordinates demonstrations/evaluations with vendors and departments ensuring appropriate approvals have been obtained

Develops and utilizes assessment protocol for research evaluation vendor selection and acquisition

Ensures that orders are placed promptly for related evaluations when requests are in accordance with policy

Evaluation and analysis of GPO Virginia Alliance and Centra agreements and provides reports to demonstrate compliance and savings

Functions within the departmental and organizational policies and procedures

Identify alternate vendors and products to achieve process efficiencies and cost reductions

Manages the allocation of capital request to the departmental resources and supports as needed

Manages the organization and vendors during the RFP/RFI/RFQ process

Manages the sale donation or disposal of used equipment

Maximizes current technological resources of the supply chain

Other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Participates as a team leader on projects by ensuring proper meeting scheduling prior planning and minutes

Performs financial analysis and conducts contract negotiations for assigned projects in collaboration with Director and Requesting Department

Possess flexibility to changing priorities

Prepares purchase orders reconciles discrepancies with vendors; coordinates credits returns or replacement of defective/damaged items through Materials Management Information System

Provides constructive input to departmental and organizational process improvements

Responsible for accurate pricing within the item file according to contract agreements. Reconciles pricing discrepancies

Support to OR/ Purchasing Committee including budgets and tracking purchases

Supports purchasing functions related to construction projects

Required Education: High School Diploma / GED

Preferred Education: Bachelors of Science Degree in a business field

Preferred Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in purchasing and experience in negotiating contracts