Strategic Category Manager - Landscaping & Waste Services

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Operational Services Division seeks a Category Manager for Facility Landscaping, Waste Management and Recycling Services Procurement. You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct market research, develop solicitations, and negotiate contracts to secure best‑value outcomes for state and local agencies.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, vendor engagement, and performance monitoring within a hybrid, full‑time schedule with a focus on sustainability and

Qualifications

• Five+ years of full-time or equivalent experience in business administration, management, or public administration.
• Experience in project management, supervisory or managerial roles.
• Substitutions available: degree for experience, graduate degrees for additional years.
• Ability to manage multiple procurements, maintain timelines and drive value.
• Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative category strategies for Facility Landscaping, Waste Management and Recycling Services.
• Analyze market trends, gather stakeholder input, and manage risk.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams through solicitations, evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Monitor performance, implement corrective actions, and report to senior management.
• Advise on sustainability initiatives and environmentally responsible procurement practices.
• Engage vendors and internal customers to ensure category success and growth.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Team building

Research

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Graduate degree in related field

Doctorate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Excel, Word, PPT)

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Operational Services Division seeks a Category Manager for Facility Landscaping, Waste Management and Recycling Services Procurement. You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct market research, develop solicitations, and negotiate contracts to secure best‑value outcomes for state and local agencies.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, vendor engagement, and performance monitoring within a hybrid, full‑time schedule with a focus on sustainability and