Category Management Analyst
Location: Foster City, California
Country: United States
Category: Procurement/Supply Chain
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: August 18, 2026
Job ID: 651043
Job Description
Category Management Analyst
Pay: $48-$50.86 per hour
Duration: 12 months
Location: Foster City, CA (Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy Support
- Compile and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support category strategies
- Develop category profiles, including supply market insights, supplier segmentation, and demand patterns
- Identify cost optimization, standardization, and supplier consolidation opportunities
- Manage and analyze spend data across multiple categories to identify trends and opportunities
- Ensure accurate spend classification and data integrity to enable portfolio-level decision making
- Build forecasts and track savings, value delivery, and pipeline initiatives
Sourcing & Execution
- Support execution of sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, negotiations) in partnership with Category Managers
- Develop recommendation materials and business cases
- Track sourcing pipeline and ensure execution against timelines
Supplier Management Support
- Support supplier segmentation and performance tracking
- Assist in supplier rationalization and relationship management activities
- Maintain supplier data, contracts, and performance metrics
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with Category Managers and business stakeholders to support demand management and execution
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives with scientists, lab operations, and finance teams
- Help ensure a consistent, high-quality procurement experience
Operational Excellence
- Drive adoption of procurement processes, tools, and best practices
- Support catalog enablement, SOP development, and process standardization
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field
- 3-6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, analytics, or supply chain
- Strong analytical and data management skills (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
- Experience working with large datasets and generating insights
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
- Experience in life sciences / biotech / pharma procurement
- Familiarity with:
- CRO / research services sourcing
- Lab consumables or equipment
- Supplier management practices
- Experience supporting category strategies or sourcing programs
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
