Sr Analyst, Procurement Category Management

Overview

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

We have two openings for motivated professionals looking to start or grow their career in IT Procurement.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience supporting low-complexity, low-risk contracts while learning our sourcing strategies and working closely with business and technology partners. It is a great opportunity to build foundational procurement skills, gain exposure to enterprise IT initiatives, and contribute to work that directly supports our organization’s success.

This role follows our Success Flex model, with three remote days and two in-office days each week. Team members are expected to be on-site primarily on Tuesdays to support collaboration and connection.

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Job Description Summary

Procuring goods and services necessary to successfully run and grow our business is critical. Whether working to enable the processes that support buying decisions or finding the best supplier, price or contract terms, we bring expertise, skill and talent to the task. If you are collaborative, a top-level communicator, highly ethical and have the ability to manage key relationships by providing outstanding service, we want to know more about you!

• Partners and collaborates with the other Procurement teams to manage intake, business pipelining, and data analytics, to provide a predictable, easy to follow and efficient procurement process.
• Negotiates the terms of a basic or standard contract, including conditions, clauses, and service level agreements.
• Assesses supplier risk prior to contract and collaborates with applicable risk partners, e.g., Information Risk Management, for additional specialized assessments or necessary contract provisions.
• Performs and processes a new or renewal contract according to procurement policies and procedures, including project documentation, approvals, and signatures.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Manager, Procurement. No direct or indirect reports.

Education: Undergraduate degree in supply management, procurement, business, finance, accounting, management information systems, economics or related field preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Procurement, purchasing, or project management designations, as applicable.

Experience: Typically, three or more years of experience in procurement, business, category management and contracting or equivalent professional experience in other closely related industries or a degree in Supply Chain or Procurement.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

Basic knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of supply chain management, procurement or other related industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and math skills required to negotiate with suppliers. Ability to work in project teams toward common objectives. Focus on timely communication, efficiency, speed and quality. Highly organized and able to manage multiple efforts running concurrently. Proficiency in common office software like Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Occasional non-standard hours based on business and information needs.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people…