Category Sourcing Analyst

Role

Description:

Analyst supporting Site Services & Commodities team.

Analytical Support:

• Conduct detailed spend analysis and segmentation to identify category opportunities.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to support category strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Maintain and update pricing files, supplier catalogs, and procurement databases.
• Assist in developing total cost of ownership (TCO) models and supplier risk profiles.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to track category performance and supplier KPIs.
• Track and report savings, compliance, and supplier performance metrics.
• Manage supplier catalogs, rate cards, and SLAs (including logistics and site services).
• Resolve escalations and drive continuous improvement initiatives across categories.

• Collaborate with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies.
• Identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Support and lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, e-auctions).
• Support contracting activities (liaise with business partners, suppliers, and legal).
• Assist supplier evaluation, qualification, and onboarding.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities (compliance tracking, rebate program administration).
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery.

• Participate in cross-functional category councils/governance forums.
• Support continuous improvement and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Quality, EHS, Legal and others to execute procurement strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analysis (preferred).
• Exposure to indirect procurement categories (plus).

• Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Desirable:
  Alteryx, Trifecta, PowerBI or similar data prep tools.
• Desirable: basic procurement systems knowledge (SAP, Ariba).
• Good communication and time management; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment; eagerness to learn category management and strategic sourcing.

No travel required; onsite in Parsippany, NJ (hybrid ~50% time on‑site, 2–3 days/week).

• Base salary range: $82,000.00–$.
• Eligible for short‑term incentive compensation.
• Healthcare/insurance beginning day one, 401(k) match and profit‑sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.