Analyst, Commercial Categories

• Support procurement activities for commercial categories, including marketing, sales enablement, professional services, and other indirect spend areas
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, pricing, and demand trends
• Develop reports, dashboards, and insights for category leaders
• Assist with category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, and cost-savings programs
• Support contract administration, pricing updates, purchase order processes, and supplier documentation
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Operations stakeholders
• Track supplier issues, performance actions, and follow-ups
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data in enterprise systems and tools
• Contribute to cost productivity, process efficiency, and supplier optimization initiatives

Requirements Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Operations, or a related field Typically 0–2 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, analytics, or a related business role Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business reporting tools Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional, team‑based environment Internship or early‑career experience supporting procurement, sourcing, or commercial operations preferred Exposure to indirect or commercial spend categories preferred Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP or Ariba preferred Familiarity with sourcing, contracting, or supplier management concepts preferred Supply Chain or Procurement certifications such as

APICS

, CPSM, or CIPS preferred but not required English required Core Competencies Demonstrates strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights while supporting procurement activities across various commercial categories. Proficient in managing supplier performance, contract administration, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive cost productivity and process efficiency. Highest-signal resume keywords Procurement Support Analytical Skills Microsoft Excel Proficiency ERP Systems Experience Supplier Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Data Analysis Reporting Sourcing Initiatives Contract Administration Cost‑Savings Programs Soft Skills Organizational Skills Effective Communication Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications APICS CPSM CIPS Industry Keywords Supply Chain Management Indirect Spend Commercial Categories Supplier Performance Procurement Analytics Tools & Technologies ERP Systems SAP Ariba #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor