Supply Chain Analyst - Paralegal

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First Energy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. The Supply Chain Analyst is part of the Contract Review Team (CRT) in Supply Chain Support Services. It involves reviewing, approving, and negotiating contract terms and conditions with First Energy Corp.'s vendors to meet Supply Chain process and Business Unit deadlines. This position works closely with First Energy Buyers, Legal and Management.

It is onsite and located in either Akron, OH or Greensburg, PA and reports to the Manager, Supply Chain Support.

• Independently review Terms & Conditions, analyze legal and business risks, and make recommendations to First Energy Legal or Management on acceptance or proposed changes within established guidelines.
• Review and recommend concerning the use of previously approved non-standard Terms & Conditions for proposed procurements.
• Assist Supply Chain Buyers in determining the appropriate set of First Energy Corp.'s standard Terms & Conditions templates for proposed procurements.
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions for the procurement of materials and services with Supply Chain Buyers, Business Units, Legal, Risk, Audit, Tax and vendors to meet deadlines.
• Conduct periodic audits of Supply Chain Buyers to ensure adherence to Supply Chain Procedures.
• Monitor and report contract metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Purchasing, Business, Engineering, or related discipline required. Juris Doctorate a plus.
• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience, including contract review or negotiation experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Detail oriented, conscientious.
• Excellent analytical skills, including problem solving and decision making.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

At First Energy, 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) with employer match, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

Learn more at  First Energy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability status. No recruiters or agencies. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety is a core value for First Energy 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.

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