Analyst, Commercial Categories

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support indirect spend categories, analyze data, and help drive cost productivity across marketing, sales, and operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, ERP/Procurement systems experience, and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for category leaders. This entry-level position offers learning opportunities and exposure to enterprise procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Operations, or related field.
• Typically 0–2 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, analytics, or a related business role.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional, team‑based environment.
• Internship or early‑career experience supporting procurement, sourcing, or commercial operations preferred.
• Exposure to indirect or commercial spend categories preferred.
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP or Ariba preferred.
• Familiarity with sourcing, contracting, or supplier management concepts preferred.
• Supply Chain or Procurement certifications such as APICS, CPSM, or CIPS preferred but not required.
• English required

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities for commercial categories including indirect spend like marketing and professional services.
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, pricing, and demand trends.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and insights for category leaders.
• Assist with category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, and cost-savings programs.
• Support contract administration, pricing updates, PO processes, and supplier documentation.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Operations stakeholders.
• Track supplier issues, performance actions, and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data in enterprise systems and tools.
• Contribute to cost productivity, process efficiency, and supplier optimization initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

ERP Systems Experience

Supplier Management

Sourcing Initiatives

Contract Administration

Cost Savings Programs

Procurement Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance

APICS

CPSM

CIPS

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

• Support procurement activities for commercial categories, including marketing, sales enablement, professional services, and other indirect spend areas
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, pricing, and demand trends
• Develop reports, dashboards, and insights for category leaders
• Assist with category strategies, sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, and cost-savings programs
• Support contract administration, pricing updates, purchase order processes, and supplier documentation
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Operations stakeholders
• Track supplier issues, performance actions, and follow-ups
• Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data in enterprise systems and tools
• Contribute to cost productivity, process efficiency, and supplier optimization initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Operations, or a related field
• Typically 0–2 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, analytics, or a related business role
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business reporting tools
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional, team‑based environment
• Internship or early‑career experience supporting procurement, sourcing, or commercial operations preferred
• Exposure to indirect or commercial spend categories preferred
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP or Ariba preferred
• Familiarity with sourcing, contracting, or supplier management concepts preferred
• Supply Chain or Procurement certifications such as APICS, CPSM, or CIPS preferred but not required
• English required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights while supporting procurement activities across various commercial categories. Proficient in managing supplier performance, contract administration, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive cost productivity and process efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Support
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• ERP Systems Experience
• Supplier Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Sourcing Initiatives
• Contract Administration
• Cost‑Savings Programs

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• APICS
• CPSM
• CIPS

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Indirect Spend
• Commercial Categories
• Supplier Performance
• Procurement Analytics

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• SAP
• Ariba