Category Management Analyst
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Basic Function:
• Identify, gather and analyze variety of data related to Category Sourcing.
• Perform detailed analysis on a category to understand the market trends, cost drivers, the universe of suppliers and best practices.
Worked Performed:
• Identifying, gathering and analyzing various data as it applies to Category Sourcing. The data will encompass internal aspects such as division wise category spend and forecasts, or external aspects such as market drivers and trends, market composition, market demand and supply and practices in other economic sectors.
• Performing detailed analysis on a category to understand the market trends, cost drivers, the universe of suppliers and best practices. It will clearly outline options around whether to Go-to-Market (RFI, RFP, or auction), Re-negotiate, or No Action.
• Performing a periodic "spend criticality analysis" at the Category and Enterprise level. This high level opportunity assessment identifies potential savings opportunities by category. This assessment is for all groups or categories in terms of spend number of suppliers, commodity drivers, market conditions, recent wins and other factors.
• This will allow Category managers to identify the top categories best suited for an intensive sourcing program, and bring to light areas for potential consolidation strategies or opportunities to take advantage of commodity cost volatility.
• Using supply chain tools such as PESTLE, Power Positioning, and Purchase Price Cost Analysis provide input to Value Propositions and Sourcing Options.
• Based upon corporate and strategy specific Value Drivers develop and apply bid evaluation models that focus on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Working with Category Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain Category Representatives, Contract Owners, Contract Holders and Suppliers define, monitor and report key performance indicators associated with globally sourced categories and contracts.
• Develop and maintain a database of potential Sourcing suppliers as they relate to an integrated Oil and Gas company. Communicate with other OPCO's related to same category or produces requirement and sourcing strategy.
• Responsible to oversee the supplier qualification process in terms of risk mitigation associated with Quality, Financial, as well as supporting for respective categories.
• Prepare and present high quality communication packages across a wide audience including Senior Management.
• Any other assignments as advised by the supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
• University degree in Finance, Economics, business or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 5-6 years' experience in an Analyst role in a Category Sourcing Procurement environment.
• Good business knowledge in the supply chain, logistics, and global sourcing areas, preferably in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and working experience with SAP is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at the same time and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to assimilate and manipulate large and complex data sets.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent International business communication skills both written and oral.
• Solid presentation, communication, facilitation/workshop skills along with FACT data availabilities.
