Category Analyst
Category Analyst
An elite organization is seeking a professional to manage procurement for designated materials and services. This role drives short-term tactical needs and establishes long-term supply agreements to minimize total cost of ownership (TCO) while maintaining high standards of quality, delivery, and service. You will support supply-chain strategies aligned with internal departments to maintain operational competitiveness and shareholder value.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze procurement data, track trends, and build leadership dashboards.
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Mitigate supply risk, manage purchase orders, negotiate terms, and evaluate vendor KPIs/scorecards.
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Ensure compliance with corporate policies, SOX, and antitrust laws.
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Minimize inventory investments while maintaining optimal service levels.
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Support varied categories (such as complex transit components, industrial tools, logistics, tech services, and facility operations).
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Act as an internal liaison, drive process automation, and leverage SAP platform tools (moving toward modern S4/Ariba systems).
Qualifications
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3+ years in sourcing or purchasing with strong negotiation skills.
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Proficient in SAP (ECC or S4) and advanced MS Excel for financial/TCO data analysis.
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Strong leadership traits, analytical mindset, and exceptional communication skills.
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Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain focus preferred; Master’s is a plus).
Logistics & Benefits
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6+ month contract with high conversion potential.
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Hybrid, 4 days a week onsite in Midtown.
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Benefits: Provided through Visionaire Partners. Full-time W2 contractors, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents receive a comprehensive package: 401k (up to 4% match), medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and Medical/Dependent Care FSAs.
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