Category Analyst I

Company Overview

Before we opened Strive Pharmacy we were unsatisfied with the current state of the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the current pharmaceuticals only offer a one size fits all approach and often come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. We found that through compounding we can offer a much more personalized solution to medicine.

Through this we have been able to help patients get the results they are seeking for their personal needs. After years of working for corporate chains we took the risk and opened Strive Pharmacy. We are dedicated to providing a better experience for each customer and clinic that we work with. Come see the Strive difference.

Our Mission

We’re flipping the script with personal medicine. We strive to interrupt an industry that has been closed to personalized care, accessibility, and nuance for too long. We strive to shift a reactive view of self-care and ignite a proactive baseline-shifting approach to health for all. ‘The human element’ is our crux and catalyst, driving all that we do, whether we’re interacting with patients, providers, or practices. We’re here to partner with those ready for a change. More than a compounding pharmacy, we’re on a mission to positively disrupt healthcare as we know it. Strive is about more than medicine. Strive is about striving for the personal side of healthcare.

Position Type: Full time

Location: Remote. PST or MST preferred. 

Position Overview

The Procurement Category Analyst I supports the procurement team by assisting with purchasing, category management, supplier analysis, and sourcing activities. This role is responsible for purchasing initiatives, gathering data, monitoring supplier performance, and providing analytical insights to help drive cost savings and process improvements. The analyst will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing

• Responsible for the day-to-day procurement of material. Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing excess stock.

• Monitor and control costs associated with procurement, striving for cost-effectiveness. Identify opportunities for cost savings and negotiate pricing with suppliers.

• Generate purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Track and manage order fulfillment to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Data & Spend Analysis

• Collect, validate, and analyze procurement and spend data for assigned categories.

• Prepare reports and dashboards to track cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance.

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support category strategy development.

Sourcing Support

• Assist in developing and executing sourcing activities, including RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.

• Support negotiations by financial models, risk assessments, and scenario analyses.

• Maintain documentation of sourcing events and supplier communications.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues to category managers as needed.

• Track contract milestones, renewals, and compliance requirements.

• Assist with onboarding of new suppliers and ensuring proper documentation is maintained.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, etc.) to gather requirements and align sourcing initiatives with business needs.

• Communicate analytical findings and sourcing recommendations to stakeholders.

• Act as a point of contact for suppliers and internal customers within designated categories.

Process & Systems Support

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, policies, and tools.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of procurement data within sourcing and ERP systems.

• Contribute to procurement reporting, dashboards, and savings tracking.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations.

 

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.

Experience