Contract Analyst, Purchasing General Services

Company: Purdue University
Location: Hammond
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Overview of Contract Analyst
The Purchasing General Services department at Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Contract Analyst to prepare, negotiate, and administer all PNW contracts and assure compliance with University standards.Duties and Responsibilities of Contract Analyst

• Review vendor originated contracts and negotiate revisions for compliance
• Provide oversight for compliance to University policies, PNW procedures, signature and fiscal approvals
• Assist with contract award functions and develop negotiation plans and strategies
• Evaluate performance under contract and prepare terminations
• Review legal documents for compliance
• Manage insurance claimsExperience of Contract Analyst
  
  • 3 years of progressive experience in a finance, procurement or contract administration position.Benefits of Contract Analyst
    
    • Tuition remission at any Purdue campus
    • University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
    • University contributions to Health Savings Account -
      • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
      • Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days' vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
      • Employee Wellness Programs
      • 10 paid holidays
      • Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
      • Free Vision Insurance
        For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/Education of Contract Analyst
        
        • Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related fieldCore Competencies of Contract Analyst
          • Ability to perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced, high demand environment and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
          • Exceptional critical thinking and writing skills
          • Extremely thorough document preparation skills, including formatting, proofreading and editing
          • Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, analysis of collected information
          • Excellent organization, project and time management skills to meet deadlines
          • Ability to write or modify text to compose correspondence, memoranda, forms and templates
          • Strong Microsoft office and data base management experience
          • Knowledge of Federal, State, and University laws, regulations, policies, and business practices and apply to contract issuesAdditional Information
            Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
            Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.FLSA StatusExempt

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