Senior Category Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Tampa, FL

1d•$123,250 - $145,000

About The Position

This role interfaces with business lines to lead the development and implementation of company-wide category strategies and supplier relationship management. Its primary responsibility is selecting and managing a robust preferred supplier program that delivers value for clients. The position establishes category plans aligned with business-line and procurement priorities, drives value and EBITDA growth through preferred suppliers, and supports supplier performance, adoption, and effective commercial arrangements. It also works cross-functionally to develop and execute category strategies and applies continuous improvement and change management techniques to the preferred supplier program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
7+ years of facilities category management or operational experience within the supply chain.
In-depth knowledge of procurement and its fundamentals.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in facility services trades.
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
Ability to build relationships at all levels.
Inner drive to accomplish goals and persistence in the face of obstacles.
Capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions and solve problems creatively.
Contract negotiation and ongoing contract management skills.
Ability to analyze data and conduct in-depth analysis.
Experience building and managing diverse supplier relationships.
Ability to independently lead and manage multiple projects.
Alignment with C&W DRIVE values: Driven, Resilient, Inclusive, Visionary, and Entrepreneurial.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth.

Responsibilities

Create a working environment that encourages high performance and innovation; serve as a trusted advisor and category subject matter expert; remove roadblocks to procurement, company, and client goals; and promote compliance with C&W’s code of conduct.
Establish category plans and strategies that provide the right solutions for C&W business lines, aligning category management vision with service-line and procurement priorities.
Drive EBITDA growth through preferred suppliers and incorporate industry best practices into category delivery.
Use demand planning to target value from supplier agreements and ensure effective commercial arrangements.
Monitor preferred supplier utilization, build a roster capable of serving service-line portfolios, and monitor supplier performance against account needs.
Develop and use data analytics to analyze client third-party spend.
Communicate preferred supplier metrics and help the business increase adoption of the preferred supplier network.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with business units and the category management team; consistently achieve goals in a timely manner.
Develop and deliver clear, impactful communications with consistent messaging.
Bring forward best-in-class ideas and approaches for developing and executing category strategies and working with the supply market to meet or exceed Cushman & Wakefield objectives.
Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Technology, HR, Project Management, and other departments to deliver category strategies.
Work with C&W Legal Counsel on consistent templates that enable effective negotiations and risk mitigation.
Apply problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques, and use change management techniques to develop and increase utilization of the preferred supplier program.