Category Mgmt Analyst

This position is responsible for fact-based research and in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to support the development and execution of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management initiatives. Research would include gathering internal and external data comprised of historical spend; budget forecasts and operating plans; economic and market trends; and supplier performance. This position is responsible for analyzing data to identify trends, creating and interpreting fact-based reports, and supporting the category management team in developing and executing strategies to achieve operational and financial excellence, mitigate risk and improve supplier performance.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative information from multiple internal and external sources to perform the following: (20%)

o Prepare cost/benefit assessments

o Model historical an...