Job Title
Senior Director, Category Management
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly knowledgeable and experienced Senior Director, Category Management to lead our Facilities Category Management team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in procurement of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services and products such as janitorial, HVAC, landscaping & fleet management services along with maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) supplies. The Senior Director will have knowledge including pricing strategies (to ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality) and knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends to continuously improve delivery to C&W’s clients. This role involves providing guidance and strategy to a team of Category Managers, developing Category Management program materials, and leading the development of a robust preferred supplier program. This role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to consult and understand C&W business units and our client’s needs.
This role is instrumental in delivering value to Cushman & Wakefield’s clients through leveraging the Company’s aggregated spend across the client base in order to negotiate best in class rates and contractual terms. Procurement is a cornerstone of Cushman & Wakefield’s value proposition to clients and the Senior Director, Category Management or members of the team may accompany Cushman & Wakefield executives on new client pitches and existing client quarterly business reviews to highlight the bottom-line benefits that our group delivers. As such, the Director will also work with Marketing to develop methods to highlight capabilities and category accomplishments to clients by leading development of white papers / case studies and updating internal and external Cushman & Wakefield website platforms.
Job Description
Analyze current Category Management & preferred supplier program to identify areas for improvement, innovation & efficiency, increased client experience and cost reduction opportunities. Incorporates industry best practices into category delivery.
Develops, monitors & communicates program metrics, builds roster to ensure capability to deliver across the service line portfolios, and monitors performance to ensure capability to meet account needs.
Continuous Improvement/Change Management-
Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPM/CPSM, CSCP/CTSC, CSP/CSMP, PMP or evidence of continued professional growth
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 187,000.00 - $220,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
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