Senior Category Analyst

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Kemper is one of the nations leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kempers products and services are making a real difference to our customers who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Job Summary:

The Senior Category Analyst supports the execution of sourcing initiatives across a range of goods and services contributing to enterprise cost optimization risk mitigation and compliance objectives. This role partners with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to manage sourcing processes support negotiations and ensure purchasing activities align with organizational standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized and comfortable working across functional areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Planning

• Partner with Stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals and procurement policies.
• Conduct detailed spend and supplier segmentation to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support category planning by analyzing market trends supplier risks and innovation opportunities.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Facilitate sourcing processes (RFP RFI RFQ) from requirements gathering and supplier selection to negotiation and contract execution.
• Negotiate pricing terms and service levels
• Ensure sourcing activities align with procurement policy and relevant insurance regulations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal business partners (Claims Underwriting IT Finance HR Operations) to understand category requirements.
• Provide analytical support and commercial advice to stakeholders and Category Managers.
• Communicate insights clearly and influence decision-making through evidence-based recommendations.

Data Reporting & Compliance

• Monitor category performance through spend analysis savings tracking and supplier KPIs.
• Ensure sourcing practices meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Finance Economics or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 35 years of experience in sourcing procurement or contract support
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of sourcing negotiation and contract processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).

• Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g. CPSM CIPS).

• Experience with e-sourcing and contract management tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
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