Strategic Procurement Category Manager

BrightView; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC seeks a Manager, Procurement Category to lead strategic category management, drive supplier negotiations, and optimize value across BrightView branches. You will leverage data analytics, manage contracts and payments, and partner with stakeholders to deliver measurable savings and ensure compliance in a complex landscape.

This role requires advanced negotiation skills, experience with spend analytics, ERP platforms, and the ability to influence senior leadership while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain operations or consulting.
• Experience with strategic category management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency with data tools and dashboards for spend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual category plans across BrightView branches and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Develop spend cube insights from large data sets to identify opportunities.
• Negotiate and manage global supplier contracts and SLAs.
• Manage supplier payment terms with Accounts Payable and Finance.
• Lead QBRs and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Maintain contracts, pricing, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate ROI of new procurement initiatives to internal stakeholders.
• Support responsible buying including sustainability and supplier diversity.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data analytics

Spend analytics

Contract management

Sourcing strategy

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Master’s degree or professional certs (MBA, CPM, CPSM, CPSC, PMP)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Power BI / Tableau

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC seeks a Manager, Procurement Category to lead strategic category management, drive supplier negotiations, and optimize value across BrightView branches. You will leverage data analytics, manage contracts and payments, and partner with stakeholders to deliver measurable savings and ensure compliance in a complex landscape.

This role requires advanced negotiation skills, experience with spend analytics, ERP platforms, and the ability to influence senior leadership while