DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain Center of Excellence - Kansas City Headquarters or Topeka General Office
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO, Topeka, KS
PAY RANGE: Category Mgmt Analyst I: $51,000 - $63,700
Category Mgmt Analyst II: $62,300 - $77,900
Sr Category Mgmt Analyst: $79,100 - $105,400
Lead Category Mgmt Analyst: $93,100 - $124,100
Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job may require additional hours as required.
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for fact-based research and in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis to support the development and execution of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management initiatives. Research would include gathering internal and external data comprised of historical spend; budget forecasts and operating plans; economic and market trends; and supplier performance. This position is responsible for analyzing data to identify trends, creating and interpreting fact-based reports, and supporting the category management team in developing and executing strategies to achieve operational and financial excellence, mitigate risk and improve supplier performance.
Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative information from multiple internal and external sources to perform the following: (20%)
o Prepare cost/benefit assessments
o Model historical and emerging trends to predict future conditions
o Create reports with both conceptual analysis and quantitative findings to recommend opportunities for enhanced value
o Identify and utilize new sources of information to gain insight and develop innovative solutions
o Develop supplier performance metrics and scorecards
Evaluate, qualify and select suppliers for sourcing activities (10%)
Actively participate in the development of long term strategic category plans. (15%)
Provide support in the execution of category improvement strategies, strategic sourcing activities, supplier evaluations and performance reviews (30%)
Partner with internal stakeholders to obtain and analyze supplier contract compliance information (10%)
Research and assist in the resolution of issues relating to invoices, rebates, discounts, pricing, and other contractual issues. (5%)
Develop and implement models to quantify and report value realized through category improvement initiatives (10%)
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Supply Chain operations, finance or other business operations preferred
Demonstrated relevant experience in:
o developing recommendations that demonstrate ability to translate detailed information into succinct findings and action plans which are supported by in-depth insights including longer-term implications of alternatives;
o conducting complex analysis and recommending strategies or policies to drive continuous improvement
o supporting a center-led Supply Chain organizational model with a focus on category management, strategic sourcing and/or supplier relationship management
Utility or construction industry experience strongly preferred
Advanced financial, analytical and system skills
Expert in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills with additional proficiencies in the use of other Microsoft Office tools including Access, Project and Visio.
In depth knowledge of PeopleSoft or other Supply Chain Management/ERP software and related query/reporting tools is also preferred.
Evergy
Kansas City
Missouri États-Unis
www.evergyinc.com
