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Senior Category Analyst - Manufacturing Procurement. Job in Kohler Gr8Jobs
Job Description
Kohler is seeking a Sr Category Analyst to drive data-informed category strategies supporting our global manufacturing businesses. In this role, you will analyze spend, pricing, and supplier performance, provide actionable insights, and partner with category managers to optimize cost, quality, and service. You'll develop dashboards, models, and business cases that guide sourcing decisions and support sustainability and innovation goals. Join a culture that values craftsmanship, inclusion, and continuous improvement, and grow your skills across diverse products and global markets. Responsibilities Analyze category spend, pricing, and supplier performance across global manufacturing operations Develop insights and recommendations to optimize cost, quality, and service levels Support category managers in sourcing strategies, negotiations, and supplier selection Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPI scorecards for category performance Collaborate with supply chain, finance, and operations to align on category strategies Conduct market and benchmarking analysis to identify risks and opportunities Model total cost of ownership and scenario impacts for sourcing decisions Present analytical findings and business cases to leadership and stakeholders Required Skills Category management Spend analysis Advanced Excel Data visualization (Power BI/Tableau) SQL or data querying Sourcing and procurement processes Total cost of ownership modeling Supplier performance analytics Financial and cost analysis Presentation and storytelling with data