Category Analyst

Purdue University•West Lafayette, IN

42d•Remote

About The Position

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 remote position. About Us When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. What We're Looking For

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business, Management, Finance, or Supply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Completes the entire procurement lifecycle of all contracts with enterprise impact
Facilitate solutions with project leadership, customer and technical staff to ensure a clear scope of work reflects in solicitation documents
Establish a clearly defined evaluation timeline and process
Establish a savings estimate
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.