Category Analyst
Responsibilities:
• Analyze procurement and sourcing activities to identify process gaps, cost-saving opportunities, and operational improvements across assigned categories.
• Coordinate bidding events and request-for-proposal activities, evaluate pricing options, and support negotiations that improve commercial terms.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with suppliers, address service or performance concerns, and promote continuous improvement in vendor relationships.
• Review software and service renewals, amendments, schedules, and purchase orders, including redlining documents when needed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure sourced products and services align with business requirements, project timelines, and budget expectations.
• Prepare cost-savings plans, track progress against sourcing initiatives, and provide written status updates for leadership and business partners.
• Conduct benchmark and cost analysis studies to compare supplier offerings and recommend high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Act as a procurement point of contact for new product launches and support sourcing activities needed to meet launch schedules and target costs.
• Audit weekly invoices, complete general ledger coding, maintain invoice records, and assist with upload preparation for accounts payable processing.
• Resolve supplier and stakeholder issues through collaborative problem-solving and negotiated solutions that support positive long-term outcomes.
Qualifications:
• Experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing analysis, or business analysis within a structured corporate environment.• Strong ability to evaluate pricing, contracts, invoices, and supplier performance using reporting and cost analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in vendor negotiation, dispute resolution, and managing supplier relationships effectively.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, invoice auditing, general ledger coding, and related administrative procurement tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across departments and communicate clearly with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in organizing data, maintaining accurate records, and supporting planning processes with attention to detail.
• Capable of balancing recurring operational work with ad hoc financial, research, and sourcing assignments.
• Experience supporting operational excellence initiatives and identifying opportunities to streamline procurement workflows.
Compensation
$30.00-$39.00 HourlyAbout Us
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