Category Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

4d • $64,800 - $81,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a Category Specialist you will support sourcing strategies and their implementation for defined categories, ensuring agreement on our goals. You will report to the Senior Category Manager and work remote. 100% Remote Position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of procurement or category management experience

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Category Manager, and peer Category Specialists to gather requirements and help develop global category strategies.
• Conduct business and spend analysis using Power BI and other analytical tools; provide insights into historical spend drivers and assess potential impacts on future spend projections.
• Report performance against metrics such as payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, price variance, commodity fluctuations, and other critical procurement KPIs for Procurement Leadership.
• Support Category Managers by developing program presentations including supplier relationship management, transformation progress, QBRs, Deep Dives, weekly High/Low lights reviews, and preferred supplier analysis.
• Assist Category Managers with sourcing activities, including preparing RFI, RFP, and RFQs, evaluating results, documenting recommendations, and communicating with company partners and suppliers.
• Research and communicate industry trends, best practices, applicable indices, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage, and increased productivity

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree