Category Management Analyst Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle International • Solon, OH

121d

About The Position

At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. A Procurement Analyst is a specialized professional who operates at the intersection of supply chain management and financial analysis. This position has a critical role in optimizing procurement activities by evaluating suppliers, analyzing cost structures, and assessing the overall value obtained from procurement endeavors. This role is crucial for supporting the use of digital tools and development of robust procurement strategies, key performance indicator (KPI), dashboards, enabling the organization to take decisions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness in acquiring goods and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Data Analysis, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations or Procurement.
• Experience in SAP, Power BI and other advanced data analytics tools preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Problem solving skills to effectively address complex issues that arise in a category, with suppliers and Nestle factories.
• Strong analytical abilities for data analysis and cost savings evaluations.
• Excel in data analysis and data interpretation.
• Ability to work on multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed spend analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Support category strategy development through market research, benchmarking, and supplier evaluations.
• Maintain and enhance supplier performance scorecards and dashboards using tools like Power BI and Excel.
• Monitoring market and industry trends to anticipate price changes and supply chain disruptions.
• Track and report Category KPIs such as savings, payment terms, eAuction spend and other value delivery metrics.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Utilizing procurement software and tools to streamline purchasing processes and data analysis.
• Preparing and presenting reports on procurement metrics and progress to management.
• Recommending process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations.
• Update, maintain and facilitate the category Monthly Operation Review (MOR) and Operational Master Plan (OMP) sessions.
• Prepare quarterly newsletters and industry insights to keep stakeholders informed of market trends, procurement initiatives and key category highlights.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees