Procurement Category Analyst

CFA Institute

. Analyze vendor spend to identify trends, cost drivers, consolidation opportunities, tail spend and potential risks .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,300 - $96,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and data analytics, with a strong focus on vendor management, contract operations, and financial modeling. Proficient in developing actionable insights through advanced reporting and dashboard creation, while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Excel CapabilityData Analysis and InterpretationPower BI or Tableau ReportingProcurement and Contract ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Data Cleansing and TransformationFinancial ModellingTrend and Variance AnalysisKPI Framework DevelopmentTotal Cost of Ownership AnalysisSpend CategorizationBudget TrackingContract Utilization AnalysisMarket ResearchCost Modelling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauERP SystemsP2P SystemsS2P Systems

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSourcingCategory ManagementVendor ManagementContract Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze vendor spend to identify trends, cost drivers, consolidation opportunities, tail spend and potential risks
Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting on category performance, contract utilization, renewal timelines, compliance and vendor performance
Collate, cleanse and interpret procurement and contract data into actionable insights and executive-ready summaries
Support category planning, sourcing events, RFP evaluations and vendor selection with analysis and recommendations
Provide analytical support for vendor and contract negotiations through financial summaries, usage analysis, benchmarking and cost modelling
Track contract milestones, renewal dates, supplier performance and contractual obligations with the Contracts Manager
Conduct market and category research on pricing trends, market developments and supplier risks
Support forecasting, benchmarking, budget tracking and total cost of ownership analysis
Maintain procurement and contract data and strengthen data governance
Improve workflows and reporting across the Source-to-Pay lifecycle, including automating recurring reporting
Help develop KPI frameworks, procurement procedures and compliance reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, finance, data analytics or contract operations, with ability to show individual contribution to relevant projects or outcomes
Advanced Excel capability, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH, data cleansing and transformation, and basic financial modelling
Strong experience analysing and interpreting data, including trend and variance analysis, data validation and integrity controls
Experience building reports or dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, an equivalent BI tool, or advanced Excel reporting models
Working knowledge of procurement, contract management, ERP, vendor management, P2P or S2P systems
Understanding of total cost of ownership, spend categorization, budget and variance reporting, supplier performance and basic cost modelling
Familiarity with service agreements and fixed-fee, time-and-materials, subscription or milestone-based pricing
Ability to turn raw data into clear visual reporting and recommendations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Open, collaborative approach and willingness to explore new tools and effective ways of working

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive bonus
12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan
Comprehensive medical benefits package
Health coverage
Generous time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellbeing and development programs