Senior Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement the strategy for real estate and facilities management categories.

• Supervise the third-party service provider responsible for lease administration, project management, and facilities management.

• Take ownership of the utilities management category, which includes sourcing strategies, contract oversight, cost management, and performance monitoring.

• Oversee the daily interactions and performance of the outsourced provider in relation to SLAs, KPIs, and cost objectives.

• Collaborate with plant leadership, finance, workplace stakeholders, and senior executives to ensure strategies align with business requirements.

• Manage lease renewals, terminations, and decisions regarding portfolio optimization.

• Direct the execution of capital and facilities projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and specification-adherent delivery.

• Develop and oversee category KPIs and supplier performance scorecards.

• Identify and implement cost-effective solutions in office, showroom, and manufacturing settings.

• Conduct business evaluations with service providers and utility partners.

• Analyze market dynamics related to real estate, construction, and utilities/energy, and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Measure and report on category performance, savings, service levels, and improvements in delivery.

• Negotiate contracts for real estate services, facilities management, and utilities.

• Provide advice to executive stakeholders and translate complex issues into actionable recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5–7 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.

• A preferred focus on real estate management, facilities management, or utilities management.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an executive presence.

• Ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders.

• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical solutions.

• Experience in managing relationships with third-party service providers or outsourced vendors.

• Capability to manage multiple geographically dispersed locations and projects simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.

• Results-oriented and analytical, with a focus on driving measurable outcomes.

• Proficient in working effectively in a remote environment.

• Experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with utilities/energy sourcing and management.

• Working knowledge or relevant experience in real estate management services, third-party vendor relationship management, and/or facilities management.

• Willingness to travel as needed to support portfolio sites.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits, compensation, and retirement plan options.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Job stability.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Commitment to safety as a top priority.

• Focus on renewable energy and a closed-loop recycled water process.

• Dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• An inclusive workplace where all employees can excel.