Strategic Category Leader - Facilities & Suppliers

Cushman & Wakefield; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Category Manager to lead category strategies and supplier relationship management across the firm. You will develop robust preferred supplier programs that drive value for clients and the business.

You will define category plans, collaborate with procurement partners and leadership to align priorities, and drive EBITDA growth through optimized supplier networks. Expect cross-functional collaboration and ongoing negotiations to ensure best-in-class commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years facilities category management or operational experience in the supply chain.
• Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement fundamentals.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in facility services trades.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Inner drive to accomplish goals and overcome obstacles.
• Ability to develop innovative strategies and solutions; creative problem solver.
• Contract negotiation and ongoing management skills.
• Analytics and data mining for in-depth spend analysis.
• Building and managing diverse supplier relationships.
• Ability to independently lead and manage multiple projects.
• C&W DRIVE values: Driven, Resilient, Inclusive Visionary, Entrepreneurial.

Responsibilities

• Creates a high-performance environment encouraging innovation.
• Becomes a trusted category expert and advisor.
• Removes roadblocks to enable procurement and client goals.
• Promotes compliance with Cushman & Wakefield’s code of conduct.
• Establishes category plans and strategies for business lines.
• Aligns category vision with service line priorities.
• Drives EBITDA growth via preferred suppliers.
• Incorporates industry best practices in category delivery.
• Uses demand planning to maximize value from supplier agreements.
• Monitors utilization and ensures capability across portfolios.
• Develops data analytics to mine client 3rd party spend.
• Ensures effective commercial arrangements.
• Communicates metrics and drives adoption of the preferred supplier network.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Data analytics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

7+ years facilities category management or supply chain experience

Professional certifications: CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Category Manager to lead category strategies and supplier relationship management across the firm. You will develop robust preferred supplier programs that drive value for clients and the business.

You will define category plans, collaborate with procurement partners and leadership to align priorities, and drive EBITDA growth through optimized supplier networks. Expect cross-functional collaboration and ongoing negotiations to ensure best-in-class commercial