Procurement Contract Analyst , Senior

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Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date:
Jan 16, 2026

Requisition : 19644

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well‑being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Responsible for initiating coordinating, and leveraging corporate strategies for purchases of major equipment/materials/services and for contract development associated with critical materials and services and to lead these efforts across business units; includes autonomous decision making related to the use of market trend analysis, material resource planning, sourcing initiatives, business partner alignment, risk management, project management, contract management, supplier relationship management, contract and commercial terms and conditions documentation review.

Develops and executes sourcing strategies and category management activities for multiple complex and/or critical categories, including implementation plan for achieving business objectives and benefit targets. Establishes and leads cross-functional teams to implement category strategies for sourcing materials and services.

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios and categories of goods and services. This includes conducting market research, analyzing data, identifying alternate opportunities, developing bid packages, coordinating pre-bid conferences, evaluating and awarding bids, and identifying & coordinating deliverables.
• Manage, create, and evaluate RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, vendor proposals, materials demand forecasts and scope documents to minimize risk and maximize economic value on SRP’s commercial transactions associated with materials and services.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and supplier’s agents. Develop negotiation strategies and plans. Respond to exceptions to SRP’s terms & conditions. Collaborate with Risk Management and Legal Services to develop, recommend, and approve non-standard contractual language.
• Perform market analysis using industry and market intelligence, financial reports, market indices, global monetary exchange rates, and published economic documents to forecast and assess pricing, supply and business risk.
• Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with…