Category Manager - Facility Services
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Preference for Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA
Compensation & Schedule
- $54/hour (W2 Contract)
- Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CT or ET)
- Contract Opportunity
- Immediate Opening / Backfill Support
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager - Facility Services to lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of facility-related categories. This role is responsible for driving cost savings, supplier performance, contract management, and enterprise-wide sourcing strategies while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. The ideal candidate brings strong facilities procurement expertise, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across Facility Services categories, including Facilities Maintenance, Furniture & Fixtures, Pest Control, Electrical, HVAC & Refrigeration, Fire Protection, Elevator Maintenance, Surveillance & Alarm Systems, Signage, Generators, Grounds Maintenance, Audio Visual, and related capital or construction projects.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for medium to high-complexity projects supporting multiple business units.
- Develop and present bid evaluations, cost analyses, total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments, and sourcing recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
- Partner with Real Estate, Facilities Management, Legal, Finance, IT, and operational teams to support supplier onboarding, transitions, and ongoing vendor performance management.
- Drive supplier relationship strategies that improve service quality, contract compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure sourcing activities align with corporate procurement policies, governance standards, and business objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or category management.
- Experience supporting indirect spend categories, with strong preference for Facility Services procurement.
- Proven success leading enterprise-level sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills.
Technical Skills & Systems
- SAP Ariba
- Coupa
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing large-scale, multi-site enterprise environments.
- Strong project management capabilities across cross-functional teams.
- Financial expertise in total cost of ownership (TCO), cost modeling, and spend analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
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