Category Analyst

The opportunity


Delaware North is hiring a Category Analyst at our global headquarters in Buffalo, NY to support indirect spend categories (operational supplies, operational & corporate services, technology, and travel). The role analyzes spend and supplier data to identify savings opportunities, track performance against contracts, and support sourcing and renewals with key stakeholders. You will also maintain category reporting and dashboards and ensure supplier and item data accuracy.


Pay


Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $62,354 - $76,800 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

What we offer


At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Perform categorization and analysis of spend data, including consolidation and mapping on individual line item purchases
• Examines cost of goods trends, financial results, and other pertinent data, highlighting variances where applicable
• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and disseminate to management and stakeholders according to an established schedule
• Responsible for maintaining the flow of consolidated purchase data from third-party data service providers, developing and maintaining reports measuring program compliance, and generating categorized spend visibility reports from the financial system
• Assists in the process of analyzing market trends and the development of reports and analysis tools to support the standards and specifications of the Company
• Performing ongoing review and analysis of key spend data to measure compliance with contracted programs, as well as identify new areas of opportunity for cost reductions and category spend optimization
• Develops and maintains working relationships with suppliers to stay current on new products, services, trends, and technology, developing strong product category knowledge and knowledge of supplier capabilities

More about you

• Bachelor's degree preferred in general business, supply chain, or related field, or an Associate degree with equivalent applicable related work experience
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders and other supporting teams at various levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a high level of organization, with the appropriate degree of flexibility to adjust to unforeseen change
• Strong project management skills
• 1+ years of procurement experience administering supplier programs, with knowledge of category management helpful
• Ability to manage, organize, and balance multiple priorities and changing client needs.
• Solid financial acumen with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with commercial contract terms and service level agreements helpful

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Who we are

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.


Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.


Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.