Job Description

As our

Category Analyst (m/f/d)

, you will be working in a seasoned level procurement/purchasing professional role and have the key responsibility to analyze market outlooks and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making a big investment in a product, or technology, etc.


This role participates in the development and implementation of short-term strategies to procure / purchase commodities across all categories.

What you will do

Serve as the liaison between the business and vendors Sourcing and vetting vendors, negotiating contracts and presenting deals to decision makers Reviewing and processing requisitions to ensure timely order submission and negotiating costs, delivery schedules and contract terms Analyzing documented comparative costs submitted by suppliers in the RFP process Monitoring and updating item, commodity and other tables as given in running purchase order (PO) software application Agreeing pricing and performance standards through contracts with suppliers Inspecting and testing samples of products and services of vendors and documenting features and benefits of each product, using this information to make the final purchasing decision Responsible for documenting the costs for all assigned vendors, as well as generating monthly cost reports to present to stakeholders Recommend sourcing strategies to leadership and monitor, pursue and execute tactical and strategic initiatives as assigned Administer trends and market conditions and maintain efficient flow of information for all materials Prepare recommendations on the design of various cost savings programs and identify new suppliers Mentor less experienced members of the team, providing coaching and on-job training as required Monitor order fulfilment against purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries

What we are looking for

An associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study Relevant certifications, e.g., CSCP, CPIM Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business or related Seasoned experience working in the field and related procurement / purchasing operational experience Experience conducting cost-benefit analysis Seasoned experience in using procurement modules for managing purchase orders, supplier information, and contract management Seasoned experience in evaluating the vendors that work with a company based on the vendors price, quality, and availability Specialist at the cost-benefit analysis process Solid knowledge of the relevant quality standards related to products and services Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) * Some travel as required