Remote Senior Category Manager, Construction & Renovation

Fairfield Residential; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time off (VTO)

Job summary

Fairfield Residential is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement Category Management and negotiations across construction materials, finishes, renovation, and property services, nationally with remote work options. You will report to the Director of Procurement and may travel occasionally to supplier sites.

You will own category strategy, drive sourcing, build supplier programs, and mentor a small team while leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement with hands-on sourcing
• Experienced negotiator with proven results
• Category management, strategic sourcing and procurement best practices
• Strategic, tactical, operational and global sourcing
• Supplier development: capability and performance, not only price
• Tech-savvy, with hands-on analytical skills and experience using AI and agents to work faster and better
• Holistic view of value: savings, leverage, speed, risk, visibility and capability, not price alone
• Knowledge of and experience with national and regional agreements, including rebates
• Contract literacy and contract management experience
• Multifamily, homebuilding, construction or property management experience preferred
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Category Strategy: Build category strategies from spend, specs and market evidence.
• Own Negotiations & Sourcing: Negotiate with manufacturers, distributors, installers and service providers.
• Build Strong Supplier Strategies: Maintain qualified supplier bases and drive performance.
• Apply Technology & Build Capability: Use AI and agents to research, should-cost analysis, negotiation prep and contract review.

Skills

Strategic Category Management

Advanced Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Commercial & Financial Acumen

Supplier Management & Development

Data, Technology & AI Acumen

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Economics, or related field

CPSM, CIPS or CSCP certification preferred

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

Fabric

Job description

Fairfield Residential is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement Category Management and negotiations across construction materials, finishes, renovation, and property services, nationally with remote work options. You will report to the Director of Procurement and may travel occasionally to supplier sites.

You will own category strategy, drive sourcing, build supplier programs, and mentor a small team while leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes.