Senior Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +16 more locations.

📋 Description

• Foster an environment that promotes high performance and innovation.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in various categories.

• Eliminate obstacles to facilitate procurement, corporate, and client objectives.

• Advocate for adherence to C&W’s code of conduct.

• Develop category plans and strategies tailored to C&W business lines.

• Align the vision for category management with service line and procurement priorities.

• Enhance EBITDA growth through the selection of preferred suppliers.

• Integrate industry best practices into category service delivery.

• Employ demand planning to maximize value from supplier agreements.

• Oversee the utilization of preferred suppliers and assess supplier performance.

• Establish supplier rosters capable of fulfilling diverse service line portfolios.

• Analyze and interpret data analytics to evaluate client third-party spending.

• Ensure the establishment of effective commercial arrangements.

• Communicate metrics regarding preferred suppliers and encourage the use of the preferred supplier network.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with business units and the category management team.

• Create and deliver clear, impactful communications.

• Formulate and implement category strategies while collaborating within supply markets to achieve or surpass objectives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Technology, HR, and Project Management.

• Partner with C&W Legal Counsel on contract templates, negotiations, and risk management.

• Employ continuous improvement and change management methodologies to enhance and utilize the preferred supplier program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Over 7 years of experience in facilities category management or operations within the supply chain.

• Professional certifications are preferred, such as CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of ongoing professional development.

• Extensive understanding of Procurement and its core principles.

• Proven subject matter expertise in facility services trades.

• Excellent interpersonal and analytical abilities.

• Capability to build relationships across all organizational levels.

• Ability to devise innovative strategies and solutions; a creative problem solver.

• Skills in contract negotiation and ongoing management.

• Proficiency in analytics and data mining for comprehensive analysis.

• Experience in building and managing a diverse array of supplier relationships.

• Capacity to independently lead and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

• Embrace C&W DRIVE Values: Driven, Resilient, Inclusive, Visionary, and Entrepreneurial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health savings accounts.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance programs.

• Paid time off.

• Unpaid time off.

• Competitive salary.