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Job Summary
Category Analyst
Purdue University -Remote
The Category Analyst is a subject-matter expert on category management practices and completes the entire procurement lifecycle of all contracts with enterprise impact -within the Analyst’s assigned portfolio of goods and/or services- from acquisition planning through contract close-out. Facilitate solutions with project leadership, customer and technical staff to ensure a clear scope of work reflects in solicitation documents, a clearly defined evaluation timeline and process is established, and a savings estimate is established.
Analyst will work with contracted vendor partners to achieve specific outcomes, such as cost savings creation, management of the University’s demand for a specific product or service and overall University’s goals.
The Category Management team collaborates with other Procurement Services’ teams in the following ways:
- Collaborates with Strategic Sourcing on sourcing plan regarding contracts with enterprise impact
- Consults Legal Team when complex contracting issues arise
- Receives regular data reporting and analysis from Systems Team Works with Supplier Diversity to enhance/ensure diverse supplier engagement during sourcing process
This is a hybrid position where you will work mostly remotely but will be on the West Lafayette campus some days.
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What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- BA/BS
- A minimum of two (2) years - Experience within a public or private procurement or contract management program
- Experience working with Microsoft Office; possesses an intermediate skill set specifically with Excel equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
Preferred:
Degree in Business, Management, Finance, or Supply Chain ManagementSkills Needed:
- Excellent:
- organization, problem solving and negotiation skills
- presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Possesses and demonstrates the ability to learn the policies, procedures, and execution strategy for multiple solicitation methods and contract management and compliance principles
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Career Stream
Professional 2
- Pay Band S065
- Job Code #20003207
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