Senior Category Manager — Remote Procurement & Negotiations

Fairfield Residential; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plans

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Sick days

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Fairfield Residential is seeking a Senior Category Manager to own end-to-end category management for construction materials, finishes, renovation and property services across the U.S. You will negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers, drive sourcing strategy, and build robust supplier programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision making, and leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency, with occasional travel as needed and remote work within ETZ/CTZ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Economics, or related field, or equivalent
• CPSM, CIPS or CSCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy from market analysis to contracting and renewal.
• Negotiate with manufacturers, distributors, installers and service providers.
• Build supplier strategies, risk management, dual sourcing and continuity.
• Apply AI and technology to research, should-cost analysis 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 or equivalent in related field

CPSM, CIPS or CSCP certification preferred

Tools

Power BI

Fabric

Microsoft Copilot

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Fairfield Residential is seeking a Senior Category Manager to own end-to-end category management for construction materials, finishes, renovation and property services across the U.S. You will negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers, drive sourcing strategy, and build robust supplier programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision making, and leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency, with occasional travel as needed and remote work within ETZ/CTZ.