Category Management Analyst

Category Management Analyst
Pay: $48-$50.86 per hour
Duration: 12 months
Location: Foster City, CA (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy Support

• Compile and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support category strategies
• Develop category profiles, including supply market insights, supplier segmentation, and demand patterns
• Identify cost optimization, standardization, and supplier consolidation opportunities

Spend & Data Management

• Manage and analyze spend data across multiple categories to identify trends and opportunities
• Ensure accurate spend classification and data integrity to enable portfolio-level decision making
• Build forecasts and track savings, value delivery, and pipeline initiatives

Sourcing & Execution

• Support execution of sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, negotiations) in partnership with Category Managers
• Develop recommendation materials and business cases
• Track sourcing pipeline and ensure execution against timelines

Supplier Management Support

• Support supplier segmentation and performance tracking
• Assist in supplier rationalization and relationship management activities
• Maintain supplier data, contracts, and performance metrics

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Category Managers and business stakeholders to support demand management and execution
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives with scientists, lab operations, and finance teams
• Help ensure a consistent, high-quality procurement experience

Operational Excellence

• Drive adoption of procurement processes, tools, and best practices
• Support catalog enablement, SOP development, and process standardization
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field
• 3-6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, analytics, or supply chain
• Strong analytical and data management skills (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience working with large datasets and generating insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred

• Experience in life sciences / biotech / pharma procurement
• Familiarity with:
• CRO / research services sourcing
• Lab consumables or equipment
• Supplier management practices
• Experience supporting category strategies or sourcing programs