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Rutgers University

Category Analyst

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $68K - $101K

💻 Other

🗓️ August 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Category Analyst. The role involves managing the entire procurement lifecycle for designated categories, independently sourcing products and services in accordance with university policies, negotiating supplier contracts, and serving as the main contact for procurement requests and contract issues. The Category Analyst works collaboratively with customers and suppliers to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and improve contract utilization.

Highlights
  • Oversee procurement lifecycle and independently source goods and services within policy guidelines.
  • Review and approve requisitions, conduct market analysis, and ensure compliance with university and state procurement rules.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts and manage supplier relationships.
  • Implement category sourcing plans and develop contract utilization strategies.
  • Analyze historical spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
  • Administer term contracts, monitoring supplier performance against service levels and KPIs.
  • Utilize Jaggaer and Oracle procurement systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred in Business or related field and two years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience.
  • Preferred experience includes multiple commodity categories and experience with Jaggaer procurement system.
  • Salary range: $68,278.48 to $100,509.48, with final offer based on qualifications and departmental funding availability.

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