Arizona Public Service - APS
Senior Contracts Analyst
Arizona Public Service - APS, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
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Senior Contracts Analyst
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Arizona Public Service - APS
Responsibilities
Supporting Supply Chain Procurement Personnel in the development and negotiation of procurement contracts, including a heavy focus on contract redlining.
Acts as a mentor to contract analysts and other procurement professionals.
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.
Provides second review for contracts exceeding $40M in value, CIP-related or otherwise determined high risk contracts.
Minimum Requirements
A four year Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law or other job related field from an accredited college or university.
Plus eight (8) years of paralegal, legal and/or experience involving significant commercial contracting for procurement of goods and services or related transactions; reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts; and working with Procurement and Legal departments.
In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and experience (see above) equaling twelve (12) years OR Associates Degree plus ten (10) years experience (see above) is required.
Experience in developing contracts and terms and conditions.
Experience in negotiating contracts.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the terms and conditions in APS contracts.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications
Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Commercial Contracts Manager, Certified Professional Contract Manager, Paralegal).
Master's degree.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge and understanding of category management and supply chain processes.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Supply Chain
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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 (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-U.S. person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions 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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
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Senior Contracts Analyst
role at
Arizona Public Service - APS
Responsibilities
Supporting Supply Chain Procurement Personnel in the development and negotiation of procurement contracts, including a heavy focus on contract redlining.
Acts as a mentor to contract analysts and other procurement professionals.
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.
Provides second review for contracts exceeding $40M in value, CIP-related or otherwise determined high risk contracts.
Minimum Requirements
A four year Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Law or other job related field from an accredited college or university.
Plus eight (8) years of paralegal, legal and/or experience involving significant commercial contracting for procurement of goods and services or related transactions; reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts; and working with Procurement and Legal departments.
In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and experience (see above) equaling twelve (12) years OR Associates Degree plus ten (10) years experience (see above) is required.
Experience in developing contracts and terms and conditions.
Experience in negotiating contracts.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the terms and conditions in APS contracts.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications
Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Commercial Contracts Manager, Certified Professional Contract Manager, Paralegal).
Master's degree.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge and understanding of category management and supply chain processes.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Supply Chain
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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 (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-U.S. person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions 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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
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