Head of Category Management

Newmark•United States,

16h

About The Position

The Head of Category Management will work with Facilities Management and Property Management leaders to build and continuously improve Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Management activities for Newmark's Facilities & Project Management categories. This role is responsible for both strategy and program development, and the execution of that strategy, primarily supporting Newmark's Global Corporate Services and Property Management business units. Initially, this role will be a senior-level, individual contributor, with the expectation to eventually hire, develop, and oversee a team of Category Managers. Additionally, the role will support business development efforts where supply chain management is applicable, requiring experience in preparing business development materials and presenting to all organizational levels. Collaboration with the Global Procurement Data & Analytics Lead and on-account procurement professionals is key for developing procurement best practices, policies, and procedures. A strong background in finance and data analysis is critical for success, as the role will be responsible for meeting or exceeding procurement and business unit shared targets and goals. The individual will also work closely with business unit Account Managers, Property Managers, and Finance professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 7 years in a Procurement Category Manager, Sourcing Manager or Center of Excellence role (Facilities related categories a plus)
At least 3 years working in a General Business Consulting or Supply Chain Management practice at a reputable consulting firm
Proven experience in working with, presenting, and influencing all levels of the organization
Strategy development, desire, and ability to implement strategies
Understanding of procurement best practices, policies and procedures
Building and managing diverse relationships
Analytical and Financial acumen
Effective Communication (both verbal and written)
Creative problem solver
Ability to make decisions
Negotiations
Interface with all levels in the organization

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a top Commercial Real Estate Services firm a plus
Professional certification e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., PMP, or evidence of continued professional growth

Responsibilities

Aide business units in business development activities that involve supply chain management
Respond to RFP's including performing complex analyses and preparing RFP materials such as presentations or speaking agendas for Executives
In partnership with the Global Procurement Head of Data & Analytics, proactively and reactively provide business units with spend and supplier information
Attend and present Client presentations with the ability to articulate the value of Newmark's vision/roadmap and Preferred Supplier Program
Collaborate with identified suppliers to sell the vision of the program and gain alignment on shared goals and targets that benefit Newmark, Newmark's Clients, and suppliers
Where and when applicable implement Master Agreements with suppliers that outline negotiated commercial terms and SLA's
Collaborate with suppliers to develop a roadmap and execute plan at a client and/or local property level. Also partner with on-account professionals to implement roadmap
Hold regularly scheduled Business Reviews with Preferred Suppliers
Over time, the expectation is that the Preferred Supplier program will go deeper within original in-scope spend categories (ex. Development of Savings targets through RFP's or bringing in new suppliers who better fit the program's needs)
Additionally, the Procurement Director should continue to expand the categories and geography the program covers
Hire, train, and develop Category Managers to support the expansion of the Preferred Supplier program
In support of the Preferred Supplier program, utilizing detailed spend analytics, identify key suppliers per spend category