Remote Senior Category Manager — Strategic Sourcing

Fairfield Residential

Houston (TX)

Remote

USD 130,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Fairfield Residential seeks a Senior Category Manager to shape category management across construction materials, finishes, renovation and property services, nationwide. You will be a lead negotiator, owning categories from market analysis through contracting, supplier performance and renewal.

This role reports to the Director of Procurement and offers remote work in the Eastern or Central Time Zone, with occasional travel to suppliers and properties.

Qualifications

8+ years in procurement with hands-on sourcing.
Experienced negotiator with proven results.
Category management, strategic sourcing and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

Build category strategies from spend, specifications and market evidence.
Negotiate with manufacturers, distributors, installers and service providers.
Lead strategic, tactical, operational and global sourcing.
Maintain qualified supplier bases and bid lists.
Use AI and Copilot to analyze spend, prepare negotiations and review contracts.

Skills

Strategic Category Mgmt

Advanced Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Financial Acumen

Supplier Management

AI & Data

Stakeholder Influence

Leadership & Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CPSM, CIPS or CSCP certification

Tools

Power BI

Fabric

Microsoft Copilot

AI-enabled tools

Job description

This role reports to the Director of Procurement and offers remote work in the Eastern or Central Time Zone, with occasional travel to suppliers and properties.

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