Category Analyst

Job summary

The Category Analyst provides analytical expertise to support strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and commercial decision-making. They generate actionable recommendations by leveraging spend, pricing, and market intelligence to optimize supplier bases and mitigate risk.

Job details

Expected Salary Range: $90810 - $113512 Annually Target Variable Performance Pay: 8% The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification. Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain, the Category Analyst provides analytical expertise that supports category management, strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and commercial decision-making across the organization. Acting as a trusted business partner to Supply Chain Specialists and stakeholders, the incumbent leverages spend, pricing, supplier, performance, and market intelligence to generate actionable recommendations that identify value opportunities, optimize supplier base, mitigate risk, and strengthen category strategies. Through advanced analytics, reporting, market insights, and continuous improvement initiatives, this role enables data-driven sourcing decisions, enhances supply chain performance, and supports the achievement of organizational objectives. This posting is for an existing vacancy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct detailed spend, pricing, and cost analyses using supplier, market, and internal data to identify savings opportunities, cost drivers, risks, and value optimization initiatives. Develop cost models, benchmarking analyses, variance reviews, and should-cost assessments to support sourcing strategies, negotiations, and commercial decision-making. Research and evaluate market conditions, supplier landscapes, industry trends, economic factors, and key cost drivers to provide actionable market intelligence and sourcing insights. Assess supply market, pricing, and supplier risks, and provide recommendations that support sourcing decisions, business continuity, and category resilience. Support sourcing and category management activities by analyzing RFx responses, supplier proposals, pricing submissions, and scenario-based evaluations to facilitate objective supplier selection and sourcing decisions. Analyze supplier performance data, scorecards, and service metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and support supplier performance improvement initiatives. Partner with internal business stakeholders, Supply Chain Specialists, and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, provide analytical recommendations, and support category and sourcing strategies. Develop dashboards, reports, scorecards, and visualizations that translate complex data into meaningful and actionable insights for Supply Chain and business stakeholders. Monitor supplier, category, and sourcing performance metrics, identify trends and opportunities, and support initiatives that improve supplier performance and overall supply chain effectiveness. Continuously improve analytical tools, reporting processes, data quality, and methodologies while ensuring adherence to organizational policies, governance standards, and procurement best practices. REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related discipline. Five (5) or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, category management, operations, business analysis, or a related field. SCMP, NISCL-CSCL, MCIPS, APICS, PMP or equivalent professional designation is considered an asset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large, complex data sets and translate findings into actionable business insights. Strong experience gathering market intelligence and leveraging insights to develop should-cost models, cost analyses, and benchmarking assessments. Experience conducting spend analysis, cost modelling, supplier evaluations, risk assessments, and performance reporting. Advanced proficiency in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to streamline analysis and process. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications; SAP or ERP system experience is preferred. Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is considered an asset. Working knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, supplier performance management, and procurement processes. Demonstrated business and financial acumen, with the ability to connect analytical findings to commercial, operational, and strategic outcomes. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions through clear, data-driven recommendations. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain a high degree of accuracy, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. TOTAL REWARDS To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes: 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare Company-paid life insurance and long term disability Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships) Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave) Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS Career development and tuition reimbursement Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency. ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email hr_talent@torontohydro.com or call (416) 542-8000. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. 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What you’ll do

The Category Analyst provides analytical expertise to support strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and commercial decision-making. They generate actionable recommendations by leveraging spend, pricing, and market intelligence to optimize supplier bases and mitigate risk.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and possess at least five years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or business analysis. Proficiency in data analysis tools, Microsoft Excel, and strategic sourcing methodologies is required.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Virtual healthcare
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Fitness spending account
• Paid time off
• Defined benefits pension plan
• Career development
• Tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred
• Tableau · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Category management
• Strategic sourcing
• Spend analysis
• Cost modeling
• Data analysis
• Market intelligence
• Supplier performance management
• Risk assessment
• Benchmarking
• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Artificial intelligence
• Financial acumen
• Stakeholder management
• Supplier Identification And Selection
• Business Metrics
• Influencing Skills
• Financial Acumen
• Category Strategy
• Performance Reporting
• ERP Systems Knowledge
• Category Analytics
• Supply Chain
• Virtual Health
• Organizational Skills
• Time Off Management
• Reporting Processes
• Advanced Analytics
• Resilience
• Risk Mitigation
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Technical Support
• Business Acumen
• Business Analysis
• Business Continuity
• Dashboard
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Business Requirements
• Category Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cost Estimation Models
• Data Quality
• Data Visualization
• Economics

Job areas

• Logistics
• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Category Analyst
• Procurement Analyst
• Buyers
• Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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