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Grainger

Analyst, Category Management

Grainger

. Support standard global procurement sourcing activities for specific categories through spend and savings analysis .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $62,300 - $103,900 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management and Indirect Procurement, with a strong focus on Contract Negotiations and Sourcing Strategies. Proficient in conducting Spend Analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, and utilizing market intelligence tools to drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

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Category ManagementIndirect ProcurementContract NegotiationsTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) AnalysisContinuous Improvement Projects

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Hard Skills
Spend AnalysisSourcing StrategiesESourcing RFI/RFP/RFXNegotiationsContract ExecutionMarket ResearchBusiness PlanningPipeline DevelopmentProject PresentationCost Benchmarking
Soft Skills
Presentation SkillsCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Market Intelligence Tools
Industry Keywords
ProcurementSupplier Industry TrendsRisk ManagementOperational ManagementFinancial Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support standard global procurement sourcing activities for specific categories through spend and savings analysis
  • Present findings to management
  • Support defined global sourcing strategies for managed categories
  • Support the global sourcing process for suppliers, including eSourcing RFI/RFP/RFX, negotiations, and contract execution
  • Partner with business leaders to align with short-term and long-term global category goals and pipeline opportunities
  • Use research and market intelligence tools to monitor supplier industry trends and validate and benchmark costs and competitive pricing
  • Support projects, meet defined timelines, and provide status updates to partners and business leaders
  • Support the Category Review process through market research, business planning, pipeline development, and project presentation
  • Perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis for proposed solutions
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement processes to increase efficiency and results across the department

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 1+ years Category Management, indirect procurement, contract negotiations, and sourcing experience required
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement projects
  • Ability to assess and manage contractual, operational, financial and risk
  • Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered
  • This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
  • 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
  • 6 company holidays per year
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; no employee contribution required
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing
  • Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
  • Maternity support programs
  • Nursing benefits
  • Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
  • Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents
  • Incentive target of up to 5% based on individual and company performance objectives