Remote Senior Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Fairfield Residential; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time off (VTO)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Fairfield Residential is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement across construction materials, finishes, renovation and property services nationwide. You will own categories from market analysis and sourcing strategy through contracting, supplier performance and renewal.

Remote work is available in the Eastern/Central Time Zones with occasional travel; reports to the Director of Procurement and collaborates across a multi-unit portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, procurement, finance, or related field.
• Proven track record in procurement with negotiation and category management experience.
• Experience with national and regional sourcing.
• Knowledge of supplier management and contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy by building spend-based category plans and market evidence.
• Own negotiations and sourcing across national and regional suppliers; select commercial models.
• Build supplier strategies, manage risk via dual sourcing and continuity planning.
• Apply technology and AI to research, should-cost analyses, negotiation prep and contract reviews.

Skills

Strategic Category Management

Advanced Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Commercial & Financial Acumen

Data & AI Acumen

Leadership & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/related field

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Fairfield Residential is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement across construction materials, finishes, renovation and property services nationwide. You will own categories from market analysis and sourcing strategy through contracting, supplier performance and renewal.

Remote work is available in the Eastern/Central Time Zones with occasional travel; reports to the Director of Procurement and collaborates across a multi-unit portfolio.