Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a proactive and detailed Category Analyst to join University Procurement Services. Reporting to an Assistant Director, the Category Analyst will play a pivotal role in management the full procurement lifecycle for any designated categories within an identified threshold including independently sourcing products and services across the university in alignment with Rutgers University policies and best practices in strategic sourcing. This position serves as the primary point-of-contact for day-to-day procurement requests and contract-related matters. The Category Analyst, working within a category sourcing plan, provides excellent customer service and works directly with customers to identify an