Category Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support Vendor meetings and related activities as directed by the Category Specialists and in conjunction with the Category Manager 

• If needed, identify potential vendors to address internal customer requirements.  

• Ensure the proper tools and templates are utilized by Procurement.  

• Utilize analytical tools to analyze out tail spend.  

• Serve as a knowledge source for the Category Specialist to help identify Bank’s stakeholders, potential vendors, and other Bank specific information that may be needed. 

•  Leverage ERP tools to review information and extract data to aid management’s informed decisions.  

• Provide guidance and support to internal customers or vendors with regards to procurement contract administration  

• Manage the imaging, storage, data entry and extracting of contract information.  

• Conduct the contract close-out procedures upon contract completion as directed by Category Management  

• Support the Category Specialist in early-demand planning and forecasting. 

• Execute all administrative tasks associated with issuance of RFXs.   

• Consult Category Specialist to get guidance on sourcing activities as needed.  

• Process requests as directed by Category Buyer in accordance with Procurement’s policies and procedures  

• Guide users with identifying proper buying channels, developing requisitions within the system, and creating receipt reports in the system.  

• Help the Category Specialist identify potential vendors as needed.  

• Help the Category Specialist identify stakeholders within the Bank in support of sourcing activities.   

• Contribute to development and maintenance of content on ERP (e.g., FAQs, tips to accelerate the requisition to PO process, key words to help users find existing contracts)  

• Identify and support the pursuit of continuous improvement opportunities.  

• Handle all procurement enquiries from the business and escalate as required.  

• Hande all tactical request with the assistance/guidance of the Category Specialist and Manager. 

• Comply with the principles and internal policies, procedures, and audit requirements. 

• Support risk identification in procurement processes

Job Requirement

Education  

▪ First degree in Social Sciences. Higher Degrees/Professional Certifications (an added advantage).

Experience

▪ 1-3yrs relevant experience in procurement and inventory.

Grade: ET-BO