Location
Mendota Heights
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 03, 2026
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Category Analyst to support sourcing and procurement activities for a scientific instrument manufacturing organization in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on improving indirect purchasing performance, strengthening supplier partnerships, and identifying practical ways to reduce cost while maintaining service quality. The role works closely with business stakeholders across functions to guide category administration, support contract and renewal reviews, and help deliver efficient sourcing outcomes.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze procurement and sourcing activities to identify process gaps, cost-saving opportunities, and operational improvements across assigned categories.
• Coordinate bidding events and request-for-proposal activities, evaluate pricing options, and support negotiations that improve commercial terms.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with suppliers, address service or performance conce...
Responsibilities:
• Analyze procurement and sourcing activities to identify process gaps, cost-saving opportunities, and operational improvements across assigned categories.
• Coordinate bidding events and request-for-proposal activities, evaluate pricing options, and support negotiations that improve commercial terms.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with suppliers, address service or performance conce...