Global FM Category Manager - Strategy & Savings

Sodexo; United States; À distance; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

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Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Sodexo is seeking a FM Category Manager to lead procurement across the UK & Ireland, driving category performance, supplier value and commercial excellence. You will shape strategies, broaden international supplier coverage, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and innovation within Soft and Hard FM sub-categories.

Work with global teams to deliver sustainable value, build supplier partnerships, and report robust performance. English fluency required; travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buying / Category Management in a multi-cultural, matrix environment.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation.
• Fluency in English; French/Spanish a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manage autonomously the assigned categories under the scope of responsibility.
• Establish close relationship with the Supply relationship management and Business Partner teams.
• Ensure alignment and onboarding of key stakeholders within the Service Operations platform.
• Generate savings and increase revenues.
• Generate profitability by optimising agreements and alignment with global contracts.
• Negotiate regional agreements and secure best net prices.
• Generate savings and improve commercial terms.
• Set up, initiate and maintain professional relationships with the regional supplier network to reinforce Sodexo's image and credibility.
• Identify technological developments and innovations from the supplier base.
• Work with Supply Management Finance to ensure robust reporting and measurement of performance.

Connaissances

Category management

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Team player

Multi-cultural awareness

Travel willingness

Formation

Graduate calibre / CIPS/ISM (desirable)

Description du poste

Sodexo is seeking a FM Category Manager to lead procurement across the UK & Ireland, driving category performance, supplier value and commercial excellence. You will shape strategies, broaden international supplier coverage, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and innovation within Soft and Hard FM sub-categories.

Work with global teams to deliver sustainable value, build supplier partnerships, and report robust performance. English fluency required; travel may be needed.