Head of Category Management

RiseMe; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark Group, Inc. is seeking a Head of Category Management to lead strategy and execution for Facilities and Project Management spend categories. You will shape procurement programs, collaborate with Global Procurement Data & Analytics, and guide senior leaders on savings and supplier strategy.

The role emphasizes business development, spend analytics, and cross-functional leadership. You will eventually build a team of Category Managers and drive continued program growth across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years in procurement category management or related roles.
• Experience in corporate or consulting environments.
• Experience presenting to executives or senior leadership.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance a Preferred Supplier program for Facility and Project Management spend categories.
• Perform spend analyses to drive program goals and targets.
• Create accessible program materials via SharePoint/Power BI and intranet platforms.
• Lead business development activities involving supply chain management and client presentations.
• Negotiate and implement Master Agreements with suppliers and establish roadmaps with on-account teams.
• Hire, train, and develop Category Managers to support program expansion.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Data analysis

Business development

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries(“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Job Summary

The principal purpose of the Head of Category Management is to work with Facilities Management and Property Management leaders to help build & continuously improve all 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. The Head of Category Management will primarily support Newmark's Global Corporate Services and Property Management business units. To begin, this role will be a senior-level, individual contributor that over time will hire, develop, and oversee a team of Category Managers.

Additionally, this role will be responsible for supporting all business units in business development efforts where supply chain management is applicable. The individual in this role must have experience in preparing business development materials and presenting to all levels of the organization (external client experience is highly valued).

Internally, the Head of Category Management will collaborate heavily with both the Global Procurement Data & Analytics Lead and on-account procurement professionals in the development of procurement best practices, policies and procedures. A strong background in finance and data analysis will be critical to the success of this role. The role will be responsible for meeting or exceeding all procurement and business unit shared targets and goals and will work with the Chief Procurement Officer to package and communicate those results for dissemination across the executive team(s). Additionally, this individual will work closely with business unit Account Managers, Property Managers and Finance professionals.

Program Development

In partnership with the CPO and business unit Executives develop and enhance a Preferred Supplier program for Facility and Project Management spend categories that delivers exceptional value to our clients and improves the efficiency of our on-account professionals

Partnering with the Global Procurement Head of Data & Analytics, complete deep and thorough spend analyses to drive the prioritization of program goals and targets

Develop a platform for communication of created program materials that is easily accessible by individuals who will leverage the program (think

SharePoint, Power BI, Newmark Intranet, etc.)

Responsibilities

Business Development

• 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

Supplier Relationship Development and Management

In support of the Preferred Supplier program, utilizing detailed spend analytics, identify key suppliers per spend category

• 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

Continuous Improvement and Program Growth
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

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
  

Previous Experience

• The ideal candidate will have spent some time as a consultant or worked for a corporate organization in which they contributed to the development of a new function or product offering
• Corporate Experience: At least 7 years in a Procurement Category Manager, Sourcing Manager or Center of Excellence role (Facilities related categories a plus)
• Consulting Experience: At least 3 years working in a General Business
  Consulting or Supply Chain Management practice at a reputable consulting firm
• Experience working for a top Commercial Real Estate Services firm a plus
• Proven experience in working with, presenting, and influencing all levels of the organization

Certifications

• Professional certification e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., PMP, or evidence of continued professional growth

Targeted Competencies

• 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

Working Conditions:Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Note:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.