Category Analyst

**A Place Where People Matter - Growing our People to Grow Our Business**We’re thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to **keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.****Indirect Procurement Category Analyst - Professional Services, HR, Marketing**:The Indirect Procurement Category Analyst (IPCA) be responsible for performing and maintaining indirect procurement initiatives that meet Univar Solutions Indirect Procurement objectives as directed by the Indirect Procurement Category Managers (IPCM).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. Lead 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 partners.Specifically, the Category Analyst will support the IPCM 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**:- Practical experience with negotiation of Professional Services contracts.- 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.- Solid knowledge and real-world experience using Strategic Sourcing methodology.- Ability to execute, results orientation and drive with moderate level of guidance and direction.- Advanced negotiation skills.- Advanced contract negotiation skills.- Advanced Advanced data analysis (Excel)- Certifications: ISM / APICS Procurement Preferred- Great English communication skills**It takes people like you** and a global network of more than 10,000 employees **to build a company where the best people want to work.**As a valued Univar Solutions employee, you understand that we are more than a distribution company. From delivering vital ingredients for food and nutrition, to helping keep drinking water safe, our company is dedicated to improving quality of life with our customers, suppliers and partners as **we serve the world’s most essential industries.****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.