Category Sourcing Analyst
Zoetis
July 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Troy Hills, NJ)
United States
$82,000 - $118,000 USD yearly
Operations
Role Description: Analyst supporting Site Services & Commodities team.
Analytical Support:
- Conduct detailed spend analysis and segmentation to identify category opportunities.
- Gather and analyze market intelligence to support category strategies and sourcing decisions.
- Maintain and update pricing files, supplier catalogs, and procurement databases.
- Assist in developing total cost of ownership (TCO) models and supplier risk profiles.
- Prepare reports and dashboards to track category performance and supplier KPIs.
- Track and report savings, compliance, and supplier performance metrics.
- Manage supplier catalogs, rate cards, and SLAs (including logistics and site services).
- Resolve escalations and drive continuous improvement initiatives across categories.
Sourcing Support:
- Collaborate with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies.
- Identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Support and lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, e-auctions).
- Support contracting activities (liaise with business partners, suppliers, and legal).
- Assist supplier evaluation, qualification, and onboarding.
- Manage contract lifecycle activities (compliance tracking, rebate program administration).
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration:
- Participate in cross-functional category councils/governance forums.
- Support continuous improvement and benchmarking.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Quality, EHS, Legal, and others to execute procurement strategies.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- 2–4 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analysis (preferred).
- Exposure to indirect procurement categories (plus).
Skills/Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
- Desirable: Alteryx, Trifecta, PowerBI or similar data prep tools.
- Desirable: basic procurement systems knowledge (SAP, Ariba).
- Good communication and time management; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; eagerness to learn category management and strategic sourcing.
Physical Requirements:
- No travel required; onsite in Parsippany, NJ (hybrid ~50% time on-site, 2–3 days/week).
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Base salary range: $82,000.00–$118,000.00.
- Eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
- Healthcare/insurance beginning day one, 401K match and profit-sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.
Analytical Support:
- Conduct detailed spend analysis and segmentation to identify category opportunities.
- Gather and analyze market intelligence to support category strategies and sourcing decisions.
- Maintain and update pricing files, supplier catalogs, and procurement databases.
- Assist in developing total cost of ownership (TCO) models and supplier risk profiles.
- Prepare reports and dashboards to track category performance and supplier KPIs.
- Track and report savings, compliance, and supplier performance metrics.
- Manage supplier catalogs, rate cards, and SLAs (including logistics and site services).
- Resolve escalations and drive continuous improvement initiatives across categories.
Sourcing Support:
- Collaborate with Global Category Managers to develop global category strategies.
- Identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Support and lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, e-auctions).
- Support contracting activities (liaise with business partners, suppliers, and legal).
- Assist supplier evaluation, qualification, and onboarding.
- Manage contract lifecycle activities (compliance tracking, rebate program administration).
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration:
- Participate in cross-functional category councils/governance forums.
- Support continuous improvement and benchmarking.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Quality, EHS, Legal, and others to execute procurement strategies.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- 2–4 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analysis (preferred).
- Exposure to indirect procurement categories (plus).
Skills/Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
- Desirable: Alteryx, Trifecta, PowerBI or similar data prep tools.
- Desirable: basic procurement systems knowledge (SAP, Ariba).
- Good communication and time management; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; eagerness to learn category management and strategic sourcing.
Physical Requirements:
- No travel required; onsite in Parsippany, NJ (hybrid ~50% time on-site, 2–3 days/week).
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Base salary range: $82,000.00–$118,000.00.
- Eligible for short-term incentive compensation.
- Healthcare/insurance beginning day one, 401K match and profit-sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.