Procurement Category Analyst

Why Singer?

Singer Equipment Company is not just a seller of food equipment – we cultivate partnerships and amplify success. Singer isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to thrive. We empower our employees, fostering an environment where they can grow professionally and contribute to something larger than themselves.

We are the proud, 3-time recipient of the Foodservice and Supplies Dealer of the Year Award. Our commitment to our customers has earned us an unbeatable reputation within our industry. This is your opportunity to join a winning team!

At Singer Equipment Company, we value each and every one of our dedicated staff and therefore are pleased to offer a competitive starting wage, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, 401K with company match, group life insurance, flexible spending, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Make a Difference: Work with enthusiasm and integrity while ensuring communication, coordination and collaboration.
• Collaborative Spirit: Be part of a supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance your career in a dynamic industry.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a rewarding package that reflects your contributions.
  
  

The Procurement Category Analyst is responsible for protecting margin and improving supplier cost performance through disciplined review of all incoming cost changes, proactive category pricing analysis, and strategic buying recommendations. This role provides analytical support to the purchasing team by identifying cost reduction opportunities, validating pricing alignment within categories, and developing actionable insights tied to demand, inventory, and supplier strategy.

Essential Functions

Cost Change Review & Governance

• Review 100% of incoming supplier cost changes for accuracy, justification, and competitive reasonableness.
• Compare proposed costs to current pricing, historical trends, and category benchmarks to identify pushback opportunities.
• Quantify the financial impact of supplier increases and support buyers/category managers with fact-based negotiation inputs and counterproposals.
  
  

Category Pricing Alignment & PIM Audits

• Conduct structured, category-by-category pricing reviews using the PIM to identify misaligned pricing across comparable products, brands, supplier tiers, and contract structures.
• Partner with buyers and stakeholders to resolve pricing inconsistencies and improve category integrity and margin consistency.
• Identify opportunities to re-source products or improve supplier alignment when pricing is not competitive or consistent.
  
  

Strategic Buys & Forward Buy Analysis

• Proactively evaluate forward-buy opportunities when price increases are announced, including ROI modeling and recommendations.
• Analyze and support strategic purchases tied to limited-time opportunities (e.g., show specials, conference buys, year-end programs) with clear ROI justification.
• Collaborate with demand planning and inventory stakeholders to support disciplined execution and avoid unintended inventory risk.
  
  

Purchasing Analytics & Performance Support

• Serve as the purchasing team’s analytics resource for planned demand performance, category trends, and supplier profitability insights.
• Build/maintain dashboards and recurring reporting that connect cost movement, buying decisions, and margin outcomes.
• Track and report key outcomes (cost avoidance, margin impact, pricing alignment improvements, strategic buy performance).
  
  

Success Measures (KPIs)

• Dollar value of cost avoidance achieved through cost increase review/pushback
• Category margin improvement tied to pricing alignment actions
• Forward-buy ROI captured and documented
• Reduction in PIM pricing misalignment by category
• Savings/opportunity capture from limited-time strategic buys
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or related work experience
• 3–7 years of experience in purchasing, cost analysis, financial analysis, or related analytical role
• Advanced Excel skills (analysis, modeling, scenario work)
• Experience working with ERP and PIM systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in foodservice distribution procurement or related industries
• Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools
• Familiarity with supplier cost drivers and commodity-based pricing dynamics
  
  

Core Competencies

• Data-driven decision-making and financial reasoning
• Ability to challenge assumptions and communicate recommendations clearly
• High attention to detail and process discipline
• Strong prioritization skills in a high-volume, fast-moving environment
• Ownership mentality: sees a cost increase and treats it like a “margin event,” not paperwork
  
  

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all listed requirements. We recognize that skills and potential can take many forms, and we value diverse experiences that may not align perfectly with traditional qualifications.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and let's cook up some success!

Singer Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.