Category Analyst

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 56445
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 17, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

**Salary**: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,562 - $90,012/year)

The Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction plays an integral role in government operations with responsibilities for information technology, information management policy and standards, service delivery, financial operations, and procurement. If you work for the Alberta Public Service, you also rely on Service Alberta & Red Tape Reduction for employee services such as payroll and benefits.

Every Service Albertan strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Do you have a passion for using your data analysis skills to tell a story and uncover fascinating “nuggets” in a sea of data? Are you excited for the opportunity to join a dynamic team of Analysts to drive data-driven operational improvements? If so, this position may be for you
- The Procurement Services Branch is looking for a highly motivated and experienced analyst to join our team. As a Category Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the Category Management program, which aims to drive cost savings and improve performance through grouping common purchases into categories, and using data-driven insights to streamline purchasing practices.
- Reporting to the Category Delivery Manager, the Category Analyst will provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support the development and implementation of category strategies.
- Specific responsibilities of this role include:
- **Category Analysis -** Utilizing your expertise in data analysis, provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support category strategy development and implementation.
- **Market Research and Analysis - **Leveraging your researching skills, conduct market research to identify trends, best practices and pricing benchmarks, and monitor changes in relevant markets and industries.

To successfully lead the analysis of spend categories, you are required to have:

- Strong data analysis background; ability to manipulate and manage large datasets, and find patterns and trends;
- Experience communicating complex concepts and analyses to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise and knowledge;
- Proficiency in data interpretation and statistical methodologies, such as modeling and forecasting;
- Experience conducting market research, benchmarking and identifying and implementing performance measures;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically, while ensuring exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, data analytics and data visualization tools such as Microsoft Office, Power Query, Power BI or Alteryx;
- Knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing and category management principles;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead working sessions.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Systems Thinking**:You consider how work completed can impact a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the Alberta Public Service.

**Creative Problem Solving**:You assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

**Agility**:You provide results in a complex, diverse, and changing environment.

**Drive for Results**:You work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.

**Develop Networks**:You proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

**Build Collaborative Environments**:You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

**Develop Self and Others**:You drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.

**Qualifications**:

- University graduation in a related field such Business, Statistics, Economics, or Data Analysis, and a minimum of 2 years of related e

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