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Grainger is a broad-line distributor serving organizations across North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Its business centers on maintenance, repair, and operating products and services, with roughly 2 million items available directly and access to millions more through its online platforms. Supporting more than 4.5 million customers, Grainger combines distribution expertise, customer service, and technology to help businesses manage essential supplies and keep their operations running.
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Category Management Analyst – Remote, Illinois

Support Grainger’s global procurement organization with sourcing, spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives. This full-time remote role serves category management activities from Illinois.

USUnited StatesILIllinois
$62,300 – $103,900 / year
RemoteFull-timeJuniorEnglish RequiredAnalyst

Description

  • Analyze category spend and savings to support global procurement sourcing activities.
  • Present analytical findings to management.
  • Help execute global sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
  • Support supplier sourcing activities, including eSourcing requests, negotiations, and contract execution.
  • Work with business leaders to align category plans with near- and long-term goals and pipeline opportunities.
  • Track supplier industry trends and validate costs and competitive pricing using research and market intelligence tools.
  • Support procurement projects, meet established deadlines, and provide status updates to stakeholders and business leaders.
  • Contribute to Category Reviews through market research, business planning, pipeline development, and presentations.
  • Conduct Total Cost of Ownership analysis for proposed solutions.
  • Identify process improvements that increase procurement efficiency and departmental results.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least one year of experience in category management, indirect procurement, contract negotiations, and sourcing is required.
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement projects.
  • Ability to assess and manage contractual, operational, financial, and risk considerations.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future.
  • This position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
  • Six free sessions each year with a licensed therapist.
  • 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees.
  • Six company holidays per year.
  • A 6% company contribution to a 401(k) retirement savings plan, with 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 of paid leave for birth parents.
  • Up to four weeks of paid leave for non-birth parents.
  • An incentive target of up to 5% based on individual and company performance objectives.

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