Category Analyst - Corporate Services

Univar Solutions • Spring, TX

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About The Position

The Indirect Procurement Category Analyst will be responsible for driving and maintaining indirect procurement initiatives that meet Univar Solutions Indirect Procurement objectives as directed by the Indirect Procurement Category managers. This role will be instrumental in collaborating with all the functional areas in the organization to ensure sourcing initiatives and programs yield the expected results, suppliers and vendor perform at the agreed levels and ensures business continuity. The Category Analyst will be responsible for leading Indirect Procurement Sourcing and cost reduction activities, monitor and improve agreement utilization and reporting while providing the daily support needed by the internal and external customers. Specifically, the Category Analyst will support the Indirect Procurement Category managers with the execution and implementation of the category strategy and related activities including but not limited to spend analysis (opportunity identification and compliance), market analysis, RFI/RFQ/RFP preparation and management, review and negotiate contracts and agreements, and supplier relationship management.

Requirements

• At least five years of working experience in procurement/sourcing for Corporate Services categories (HR, Marketing, Finance, Professional services) at an analyst, or professional level.
• Practical work experience of vendor management.
• Proficiency in Vendor negotiation and purchasing skills.
• Practical experience with negotiation of Professional Services contracts.
• Solid knowledge and real-world experience using Strategic Sourcing methodology.
• Ability to complete, results orientation and drive with moderate level of guidance and direction.

Nice To Haves

• ISM/APICS Procurement certifications preferred.
• French and/or Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Spend analysis for opportunity identification and ensuring compliance
• Support and lead strategic sourcing events and negotiations as directed by the Category Manager
• Self-manage negotiations under supervision of the Category Manager
• Contract review and negotiation
• Supplier relationship management (commercial - quality) and other ad-hoc needs

Benefits

• Market aligned pay and incentives
• Diverse benefits offering to support employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods