Senior Procurement Category Manager — Remote

Fairfield Residential; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Fairfield Residential seeks a Senior Category Manager in Procurement to lead sourcing across construction materials, finishes, renovation and property services in the U.S. You will shape category strategies, negotiate with suppliers and manage contracts, using data and AI tools to create value and manage risk.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in procurement, a related bachelor’s degree, CPSM/CIPS/CSCP preferred, and strong analytics and supplier development skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement with hands-on sourcing.
• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Knowledge of national and regional agreements including rebates.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development from spend, specs and market data.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and supplier contracts with manufacturers and service providers.
• Build supplier performance programs and manage risk through dual sourcing and long-lead planning.
• Apply AI tools for research, should-cost analysis and contract review.
• Collaborate with operating teams on procurement priorities and value engineering.

Skills

Strategic Category Management

Advanced Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management & Development

Data, Technology & AI Acumen

Leadership & Mentoring

Stakeholder Partnership

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

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Fairfield Residential seeks a Senior Category Manager in Procurement to lead sourcing across construction materials, finishes, renovation and property services in the U.S. You will shape category strategies, negotiate with suppliers and manage contracts, using data and AI tools to create value and manage risk.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in procurement, a related bachelor’s degree, CPSM/CIPS/CSCP preferred, and strong analytics and supplier development skills.