Title:  Category Analyst - Corporate Services

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Category Analyst – Corporate Services:

The Indirect Procurement Category Analyst be responsible for driving and maintaining indirect procurement initiatives that meet Univar Solutions Indirect Procurement objectives as directed by the Indirect Procurement Category managers.

This role will be instrumental in collaborating with all the functional areas in the organization to ensure sourcing initiatives and programs yield the expected results, suppliers and vendor perform at the agreed levels and ensures business continuity.

The Category Analyst will be responsible for leading Indirect Procurement Sourcing and cost reduction activities, monitor and improve agreement utilization and reporting while providing the daily support needed by the internal and external customers.

Specifically, the Category Analyst will support the Indirect Procurement Category managers with the execution and implementation of the category strategy and related activities including but not limited to spend analysis (opportunity identification and compliance), market analysis, RFI/RFQ/RFP preparation and management, review and negotiate contracts and agreements, and supplier relationship management.

What You’ll Do:

• Spend analysis for opportunity identification and ensuring compliance
• Support and lead strategic sourcing events and negotiations as directed by the Category Manager
• Self-manage negotiations under supervision of the Category Manager
• Contract review and negotiation
• Supplier relationship management (commercial - quality) and other ad-hoc needs

What You’ll Need:

• At least five years of working experience in procurement/sourcing for Corporate Services categories (HR, Marketing, Finance, Professional services) at an analyst, or professional level.
• Practical work experience of vendor management.
• Proficiency in Vendor negotiation and purchasing skills.
• Practical experience with negotiation of Professional Services contracts.
• Solid knowledge and real-world experience using Strategic Sourcing methodology.
• Ability to complete, results orientation and drive with moderate level of guidance and direction.
• ISM/APICS Procurement certifications preferred.
• French and/or Spanish preferred

Where You’ll Work:

This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our corporate office in the Woodlands, Tx.

What You Can Expect: 

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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