Supply Chain Business Analyst

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The Supply Chain Business Analyst – Contract Administration supports Procurement by performing contract administration, analytical, reporting, and process support activities across Transmission, Distribution, Corporate, and Generation procurement areas. Working under some supervision, this role assists with market research, benchmarking, financial reporting, contract rate and price variance analysis, bid rate sheet creation, spend intelligence tracking, ServiceNow case coordination, and transactional procurement activities.

The position serves as a knowledgeable point of contact for contract administration questions and supports systems, processes, documentation, and stakeholder communication in accordance with established procedures and controls.

SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 8am-5:00pm. Columbus, Ohio

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist with the planning, coordination, and analysis of primary and secondary market research studies to support strategic planning, recommendations, benchmarking, scorecard development, financial reporting, rate case support, customer satisfaction surveys, and contract management reporting related to rates, price variances, and spend.
Compare basic, complex, and differing specifications and solutions; assist with developing performance criteria and identifying the data elements needed to support effective analysis and decision-making.
Create, maintain, and organize contract-related records, documentation, manuals, bid rate sheets, status reports, and planning materials, including business cases and business, communication, continuity, and change management plans.
Monitor spend intelligence tools and apply intermediate analytical techniques to internal and external data sources, standard reports, and procurement information to support analysts with negotiation preparation, cost savings tracking, and reporting needs.
Initiate, track, and follow up on ServiceNow cases for new code requests and other procurement support needs, ensuring timely coordination with internal stakeholders and accurate completion of required activities.
Support current systems and procurement processes by responding to user questions, diagnosing and researching problems, troubleshooting issues, tracking resolutions, and assisting IT with business unit testing for defect resolution and system enhancements.
Manually enter contract rates when exceptions are received and perform transactional procurement work across assigned business areas while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established procedures and controls.
Serve as a primary point of contact and source of knowledge for contract administration issues; collaborate with internal stakeholders, encourage problem-solving, and provide information for presentations and progress reporting on specific initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Finance, Accounting, or related field of study such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology.
In addition, must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and Fleet or related business category such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology.
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree must possess an Associate’s Degree in related field of study, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Fleet or related business category such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology.
In lieu of Associate’s degree must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Fleet or related business category such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Understands the components of the organization, its stakeholders, and how procurement activities support business objectives.
Demonstrates teamwork skills, including collaboration, commitment, active listening, stakeholder identification, and acknowledgement of diverse perspectives.
Seeks to broaden knowledge of the company, the utility industry, procurement practices, contract administration, and systems that complement acquired expertise.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical behavior and supports the Company’s Corporate Code of Conduct.
Demonstrates a moderate level of Microsoft Office proficiency.

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