Paralegal Supply Chain Analyst I-IV

FirstEnergy 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.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family at a level lower than the posted level. The level offered will be determined through the interview process based on the candidate’s skills, work history, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

About the Opportunity 

This is an open position within FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. 

The reporting location for this onsite position may be based at either FirstEnergy’s Akron, OH; Greensburg, PA; or Reading, PA location.

The Supply Chain Analyst is part of the Contract Review Team (CRT) in Supply Chain Support Services. The role reviews, approves, and negotiates contract terms and conditions with FirstEnergy Corp. vendors to support Supply Chain processes and Business Unit deadlines. The position works closely with Supply Chain Buyers, Business Units, Legal, Management, and other internal stakeholders.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Supply Chain Supplier Development and Contracts.

Why Join FirstEnergy?

The Contract Review Team plays a critical role in supporting FirstEnergy’s procurement and business operations. Analysts gain exposure to a wide variety of commercial agreements, business functions, and strategic initiatives while building expertise in contract management, legal processes, procurement, risk management, and contract lifecycle administration.

Position level and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and overall qualifications.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities remain generally consistent across analyst levels, with increased complexity, judgment, and independence expected at higher levels.

• Independently review terms and conditions, analyze legal and business risks, and recommend acceptance of or proposed changes to contract language within established guidelines, including escalation to FirstEnergy Legal or Management when appropriate.
• Independently review and recommend the use of previously approved non-standard terms and conditions and internal precedent for proposed procurements.
• Assist Supply Chain Buyers in selecting the appropriate FirstEnergy standard terms and conditions templates, contract forms, exhibits, and related documents for proposed procurements.
• Work with Supply Chain Buyers, Business Units, Legal, Risk, Audit, Tax, vendors, and other stakeholders to negotiate terms and conditions for materials and services in a timely manner.
• Manage agreements through the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, routing, negotiation, approval, signature, execution, storage, amendment, renewal, and closeout activities.
• Track contract status, key dates, milestones, renewals, amendments, expiration dates, notices, obligations, approvals, and open issues; follow up with stakeholders to support timely completion.
• Review supplier-proposed terms, redlines, and non-standard provisions; summarize key issues and coordinate recommendations with Legal and business stakeholders.
• Identify and document legal, commercial, operational, and financial risks in contract terms, including confidentiality, indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, compliance, payment, term and termination, and other material provisions.
• Prepare contract summaries, issue lists, status reports, trackers, correspondence, and metrics related to contract requests, turnaround times, execution status, renewals, and workflow performance.
• Maintain organized contract files, version control, approved language, amendments, correspondence, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate storage and retrieval.
• Conduct research on internal precedents, previously approved contract language, standard terms, procurement requirements, and related contracting issues; compile findings and recommendations for review.
• Conduct periodic audits of Supply Chain Buyer adherence to Supply Chain procedures and support document collection or issue resolution for audit, dispute, regulatory, or legal requests.
• Monitor and report contract metrics and identify opportunities to improve contract workflows, consistency, compliance, and turnaround times.
• Draft internal communications and correspondence related to contract status, contract issues, approvals, signature packages, and supplier follow-up items.
• Perform other contract reviews, contract administration, and Supply Chain support duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies;
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate; or
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant contract, legal, procurement, or business experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and tracking contracts, amendments, exhibits, redlines, and related legal or commercial documentation.
• Knowledge of contract terminology, legal documentation, negotiation principles, and contract lifecycle processes.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems, document repositories, SharePoint, SAP, Coupa CLM, or similar business applications.
• Experience supporting utilities, energy, infrastructure, regulated industries, or complex commercial procurement activities.

Highly Desired 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.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex contract negotiations and analyzing non-standard provisions to develop risk-mitigation recommendations.
• Professional certifications related to contract management, procurement, legal studies, or supply chain management, such as CPCM, CPSM, NIGP certification, or Certified Paralegal credentials.

Required Skills

• Relevant work experience in contract review or negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail, proofreading skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate contractual language, identify material issues, and recommend practical solutions within established guidelines.
• Ability to identify matters requiring escalation and coordinate timely review by Legal, Management, or other stakeholders.
• Exceptional organization, project coordination, deadline management, and document control skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contract workflows in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Legal, Supply Chain, Business Units, Risk, Audit, Tax, and external suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and effectively use contract management, document repository, and business systems.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

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 our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. 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 currently. 

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all 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.