Category Analyst (Technology)

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 Category 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.  

Hande all tactical request 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