Paralegal Supply Chain Analyst I- IV - Solutions & Standards

Responsibilities

• Independently reviewing Terms & Conditions, analyzing legal and business risks, and making recommendations to FirstEnergy Legal or Management on the acceptance of, or proposed changes to, Terms & Conditions within established guidelines.
• Independently reviewing and making recommendations concerning the use of previously approved non-standard Terms & Conditions for proposed procurements.
• Aiding Supply Chain Buyers in determining the appropriate set of FirstEnergy Corp.'s standard Terms & Conditions templates to be used for proposed procurements.
• Working with Supply Chain Buyers, Business Units, Legal, Risk, Audit, Tax, and vendors to negotiate Terms & Conditions for the procurement of materials and services, in a timely fashion, to meet Supply Chain process and Business Unit deadlines.
• Conducting periodic audits of Supply Chain Buyers and adherence to Supply Chain Procedures.
• Making recommendations for improvements to contract management processes.

Requirements

• One of the following: Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies; OR OBA-approved Paralegal Certificate; OREquivalent combination of education and relevant contract, legal, procurement, or business experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience supporting contract review, contract administration, procurement, supply chain, legal operations, or corporate legal functions.
• Knowledge of contract terminology, legal documentation, and negotiation principles.
• Experience working with contract management systems and business applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Advanced experience in contract negotiation, contract administration, procurement, legal operations, or corporate law.
• Professional certifications related to contract management, procurement, legal studies, or supply chain management.

Benefits

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification: Exempt