Category Analyst

The Category Analyst is responsible for managing assigned procurement categories and related operational programs across the enterprise, with primary responsibility for Fleet and Company Credit Card programs. This role develops and executes category strategies, manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, analyzes operational/procurement data, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.

The Category Analyst serves as a primary point of contact for stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Accounting, Safety, Risk, Legal, Human Resources, and Supply Chain. The position is accountable for overseeing tactical fleet operations, administering company purchasing and fuel card programs, ensuring policy compliance, managing supplier performance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives that align with organizational objectives.

Oversee day-to-day fleet operations including vehicle assignments, transfers, maintenance, licensing, registration, titling, fuel programs, accidents, and vehicle disposal activities.

Collaborate with fleet suppliers, leasing partners, maintenance providers, telematics vendors, and upfitting contractors.

Coordinate vehicle repair and preventive maintenance programs to maximize fleet uptime and reliability.

Develop reporting and analytics to identify opportunities for program optimization, commercial term(s) enhancement, and operational visibility.

Monitor fleet utilization, operating costs, lifecycle performance, and replacement planning.

Ensure vehicles meet company standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

Administer corporate purchasing card, travel card, and fuel card programs across the organization.

Manage card issuance, modifications, spending limits, account maintenance, and cardholder support.

Monitor card activity and spending trends to ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Partner with Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, and card providers to investigate exceptions, resolve disputes, and improve program effectiveness.

Develop reporting and analytics to identify opportunities for program optimization, commercial term(s) enhancement, and operational visibility.

Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure compliance with purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.

Support employee training and communication regarding appropriate card usage and company procedures.

Develop and/or execute category strategies for Fleet, Company Credit Cards, Fuel Cards, and other assigned spend categories.

Identify and implement cost reduction, process improvement, and value creation opportunities across assigned categories.

Analyze spend data, supplier performance, market trends, and benchmarks to support business decisions and category strategies.

Negotiate pricing, contract terms, service-level agreements, rebates, and supplier performance metrics.

Develop supplier scorecards and conduct periodic business reviews to ensure supplier accountability and continuous improvement.

Evaluate total cost of ownership and recommend sourcing solutions that improve operational and financial performance.

Serve as a subject matter expert for fleet operations, company card programs, and other assigned categories.

Support policies, procedures, and controls that reinforce operational efficiency and compliance.

Prepare management reports, dashboards, KPI reviews, cost-savings reports, utilization studies, and supplier performance analyses.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and implement effective sourcing and operational solutions.

Support strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and enterprise-wide procurement objectives.

Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.

Two (2) or more years of experience in fleet management, category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, finance, or related business functions.

Experience analyzing telematics data, supplier performance, and commercial…