Analyst, Category Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Assist with standard global procurement sourcing initiatives for designated categories by conducting spend and savings analysis.

• Share insights and findings with management.

• Contribute to established global sourcing strategies for the categories under management.

• Facilitate the global sourcing process for suppliers, which includes eSourcing RFI/RFP/RFX, negotiations, and contract execution.

• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure alignment with both short-term and long-term global category objectives and pipeline opportunities.

• Utilize research and market intelligence tools to track supplier industry trends and validate and benchmark costs as well as competitive pricing.

• Assist with projects, adhere to defined timelines, and provide status updates to partners and business leaders.

• Aid in the Category Review process through market research, business planning, pipeline development, and project presentations.

• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses for proposed solutions.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement processes to enhance efficiency and outcomes across the department.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Category Management, indirect procurement, contract negotiations, and sourcing is necessary.

• Experience in supporting continuous improvement projects is preferred.

• Capability to evaluate and manage contractual, operational, financial, and risk aspects.

• Only candidates authorized to work in the United States now and in the foreseeable future will be considered.

• This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage commencing on the first day of employment.

• Six complimentary sessions each year with a licensed therapist.

• Eighteen paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees.

• Six company holidays each year.

• Six percent company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; no employee contribution needed.

• Employee discounts available.

• Tuition reimbursement offered.

• Student loan refinancing assistance.

• Complimentary access to financial counseling, education, and tools.

• Maternity support programs provided.

• Nursing benefits available.

• Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for birth parents.

• Up to 4 weeks of paid leave for non-birth parents.

• Incentive target of up to 5% based on individual and company performance goals.