Senior Contract Analyst

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Senior Contract Analyst for our Purchasing department. The Senior Contract Analyst will be responsible for creating/reviewing/negotiating all purchasing and university-wide contracts and will also serve as the liaison to bookstore and external vending partners.

• Responsible for creating/reviewing and negotiating all purchasing and university-wide contracts, amendments, and renewals compliant within University contracting guidelines. 
• Negotiate contract terms amongst vendors and stakeholders for optimal outcome for the University. 
• Confer and coordinate such agreements as indicated with pertinent Purdue departments such as Risk Management, REM, ITS, Office of Treasury, Purchasing, Purdue University contracts and Office of Legal Counsel. 
• Execute contracts/agreements within delegated authority.
• In partnership with pertinent stakeholders determine if the vendor and department performance and behaviors are in accordance with contract deliverables.
• Ensure contract disputes are handled appropriately.
• Coordinate with  advisory teams to promote good working relationships with on-campus service providers. 
• Responsible for the organization of contracts and advising pertinent stakeholders of upcoming expirations.
• Coordinate contract training, template revisions with pertinent Fort Wayne staff and Purdue University contracts.
• Serve as University resource for contract policy, questions or issues.
• Coordinate contract training, template revisions with pertinent Fort Wayne staff and Purdue University contracts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, contract law, business or a related field.
• Excellent oral/written, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-directed with proven skills in leadership.
• Able to effectively build relationships with stakeholders and negotiate with the university’s best interest in mind.
• Experience with databases, word processing, internet, and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-5 years experience in contract law and business finance in university environment.

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• PFW full-time students are not eligible to work full-time in a benefits-eligible position. 
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA:  Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.