Category Analyst (Technology)

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 Procurement 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
• Handle all tactical requests 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

Education

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

Experience

• 1–3 years relevant experience in procurement and inventory