Consultant, Procurement Category Mgmt
Core
Consultant supporting Nationwide's casualty claims organizations in indirect procurement for third-party services, supplier relationships, and contracts.
Role type
Senior IC procurement consultant (category management)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, vendor agreements, and cost reduction models for claims operations
Domain
Insurance / Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, RFP/RFQ/RFI facilitation, contract negotiation, supplier risk assessment, Total Cost of Ownership modeling, stakeholder influence, data analytics, project management
Preferred skills
Supply chain management expertise, knowledge of insurance business concepts, sustainability best practices, mentoring
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Manage new sourcing requests and multimillion dollar contract pipelines; Conduct industry research and establish category strategies; Build demand forecasts and risk models; Facilitate competitive bidding and negotiate contract terms; Assess supplier risk and collaborate with risk partners; Align category goals with sustainability practices; Mentor new associates on procurement policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC