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Job Title: Contract Analyst (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Columbus, OH
Work Model: Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday onsite, Monday & Friday remote)
Rate: $30–$40/hour
Contract Length: June 8, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Extension / Conversion: Temp-to-Hire
Employment Type: W-2 Only
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only | No visa sponsorship available

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Analyst to support procurement and supply chain activities in a hybrid role based in Columbus, Ohio. This position will primarily support Enterprise Security / Cybersecurity from a procurement and supply chain perspective, helping manage contract formation, sourcing events, commercial evaluations, supplier coordination, and contract administration activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting indirect procurement or contract administration in a structured corporate environment and will be comfortable managing multiple contracts, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and making sound recommendations within established policies and procedures. This role requires someone who can work independently, navigate unique issues, and provide strong commercial and sourcing support while maintaining governance and compliance standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement or contract professional who has experience with sourcing processes, contract lifecycle support, supplier communications, and ERP-based contract documentation, particularly in environments involving risk, legal, project management, and technical stakeholders.

Key ResponsibilitiesContract Formation & Administration

• Lead and support the contract formation and contract administration process for various indirect material and service purchases.
• Administer multiple contracts, including issuance and coordination of change order requests, RFIs, amendments, and related contract documentation.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions to ensure alignment with stakeholder requirements and company standards.
• Support contract execution activities and ensure appropriate approvals, documentation, and governance controls are followed.
• Maintain organized and accurate contract files and records throughout the contract lifecycle.

Sourcing & Tender Management

• Develop, issue, and manage sourcing and tender documents, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and other competitive bid packages.
• Manage both competitive sourcing and single/sole source processes for assigned contracts and categories.
• Lead proposal analyses and commercial evaluations, coordinating with internal clients and stakeholders throughout the review process.
• Support development of acquisition and sourcing strategies within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Help identify opportunities to support cost savings and value optimization initiatives for specific categories.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with internal stakeholders across procurement, legal, risk, project management, cybersecurity, tax, supplier qualification, and other business functions.
• Provide supply chain and procurement guidance to internal project clients while ensuring compliance with company policies and authorization controls.
• Coordinate communication efforts with suppliers, team members, business leaders, and subject matter experts.
• Support contract discussions and evaluations by helping align stakeholder requirements, timing, and business objectives.

Analysis, Governance & Systems

• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence analysis within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepare summaries, evaluations, and recommendations to support sourcing and contract decisions.
• Maintain contract and sourcing records within ERP systems, including SAP Ariba, ensuring all governance and audit requirements are met.
• Support reporting, documentation, and process tracking related to sourcing and contract activity.
• Ensure procurement and contract activities are completed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Draft, issue, and manage sourcing documents such as RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Review contract terms, supplier proposals, and commercial documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and support contract evaluations.
• Track contract updates, change orders, RFIs, and approval workflows.
• Maintain contract documentation and records in SAP Ariba or related systems.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams regarding contract status, sourcing activities, and documentation needs.
• Conduct market and supplier research to support sourcing strategies and recommendations.
• Help ensure contract governance, compliance, and procurement procedures are followed consistently.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or 4+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• With a university degree, 3–4 years of relevant experience in procurement, contract administration, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience supporting contract formation, administration, or sourcing activities in a structured business environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations within established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and business functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently on unique or moderately complex issues.
• Experience maintaining documentation and records in ERP or procurement systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Enterprise Security, Cybersecurity, IT procurement, or technology-related sourcing preferred.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, particularly SAP Ariba CLM, strongly preferred.
• Experience with indirect procurement, contract lifecycle management, and commercial evaluations preferred.
• Familiarity with supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and contract governance processes.
• Experience working with legal, risk, tax, project management, and supplier qualification teams is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Contract Administration
• Procurement & Sourcing
• RFP / RFQ / RFI Management
• Commercial Evaluation
• Supplier Coordination
• Contract Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• ERP / SAP Ariba
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis
• Governance & Compliance

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a structured and commercially minded contract or procurement professional who can manage sourcing and contract administration activities with strong attention to detail and sound judgment. They are comfortable working across stakeholders, supporting supplier-facing processes, and ensuring contracts are properly formed, tracked, and governed. Experience supporting cybersecurity or enterprise security-related procurement needs would be especially valuable in this role.