Category Analyst

Job Title: Category Analyst

Duration: 6 months contract potential to extend

Location: (Onsite) Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Overview

• The Indirect Sourcing Analyst will analyze, organize, and improve sourcing processes with the goal of streamlining operations and reducing costs. This role will scrutinize procurement systems, vendor agreements, logistical arrangements, and workflow systems to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for savings.

Responsibilities:

Analyze, organize, and improve sourcing processes to streamline operations and reduce costs

Scrutinize existing procurement systems, vendor agreements, logistical arrangements, and workflow systems

Pinpoint areas of inefficiency or opportunities for potential cost savings

Compare pricing for needed products and supplies; negotiate with vendors and competitors

Manage requests for proposals and bidding processes

Establish and nurture relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality service, products, and competitive pricing

Devise creative or alternative approaches to bundling procurement services or customizing purchase orders for more favorable terms

Serve as the administrative manager for sourcing for the assigned category and business segments

Partner with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced products and services meet the needs of the business

Review and red line incoming software or service renewals, amendments, schedules, and purchase orders

Manage daily supplier relationships/interactions and product/supplier improvement, while ensuring service requirements for all commodities

Assist in development and execution of strategies for sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, productivity, and customer and supplier relationships

Develop written cost savings plans and manage status updates

Perform industry benchmark studies and outline detailed cost analysis of services and products used by suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution

Negotiate with external suppliers and internal stakeholders

Conduct problem resolution and settle disputes, develop win/win solutions, and promote positive relations

Collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, sites, functions, businesses, and regions to realize sourcing goals and objectives

Function as Procurement liaison for specified new product launches and manage corresponding sourcing activities to meet project cost and timeline goals

Review CH Robinson consolidated weekly invoices

Review and complete G/L coding of invoices provided by SIQC (dental/vet and AHI invoices); audit for non-client's invoices and research as needed, working with CHR account team

Prepare Winshuttle upload for A/P (dental/vet only)

Maintain record of weekly invoices

The projected hourly range for this position is $45-50/hr

hr.On-Demand Group (ODG) provides employee benefits which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance. ODG is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.