Consultant, Procurement Category Management | Third-Party Data

Consultant, Procurement Category Management

If you're passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide's Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This position is responsible for sourcing third-party data used in insurance underwriting and claims, including development and execution of category strategies. Data categories include but are not limited to credit reports, motor vehicle records, loss history, and other external risk signals that support informed business decisions.

The role partners closely with underwriting, claims, legal, privacy, and technology teams to understand business needs, evaluate supplier capabilities, negotiate service levels and usage rights, and support compliance with regulatory and policy requirements. Third-party data is critical to accurate risk assessment, operational efficiency, and profitable growth.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience purchasing and managing third-party data used in underwriting, claims, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of data licensing agreements, usage rights, and contractual obligations related to external data.
• Experience negotiating with data providers and managing supplier performance.
• Understanding of regulatory, privacy, and compliance considerations associated with third-party data.
• Ability to evaluate data sources and align data acquisition strategies with business objectives.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

This role is hybrid to the Columbus OH offices, anticipated to be in the office once or twice a week.

Compensation Grade: G3

Procuring goods and services necessary to successfully run and grow our business is critical. Whether working to enable the processes that support buying decisions or finding the best supplier, price or contract terms, we bring expertise, skill and talent to the task. If you are collaborative, a top-level communicator, highly ethical and have the ability to manage key relationships by providing outstanding service, we want to know more about you!

As a Consultant, you'll be responsible for the procurement and acquisition of goods and services for Nationwide that deliver near and long term sourcing value. We'll count on you to enhance processes and drive efficiency. You'll have opportunities to advise business units on the acquisition of complex, specialized and highly technical products and services, including SAAS software licenses, offshore outsourcing, Marketing, Employee Benefits and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partners and collaborates with Business Partners, Finance, Technology and other Procurement team members to manage new sourcing requests, current contract pipelines for multimillion dollar categories and vendor agreements. Works with reporting teams to develop data analytics and suggests revisions to Procurement policy and procedures to ensure a predictable, easy-to-follow and efficient procurement process.
• Conducts advanced, continuous industry research and benchmark analysis within a defined spend category. Establishes a category strategy for a highly technical domain, monitors purchasing trends and identifies top suppliers and innovations within the category.
• Works with Business Partners to manage Business Unit and Procurement relationship by building forecasts of demand, service levels requirements, Total Cost of Ownership models, contractual and other risk requirements (by category domain, actual and forecasted spend), identifying cost reduction opportunities, and developing recommendations. Acts as a Project Manager with business partners, Finance, Technology as needed.
• Facilitates moderately complex to complex competitive bid activity, including requests for proposal (RFP), quote (RFQ) or information (RFI), where applicable.…