Top 5 Director of purchasing Jobs in Reading Pa

Senior Director, Category Management
Cushman & Wakefield —Reading, PA
- $187,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
5d
System Director Sourcing Procurement and Analytics
Tower Health —West Reading, PA
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Quick Apply
Director, Procurement - Travel
Tait —Lititz, PA
- Full-time
- Office
- Senior level

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for director of purchasing jobs.

Director, Value Analysis and Strategic Sourcing (RN)
Nemours —Wilmington, DE
RN licensure within the state of Delaware or Florida, or multi-state Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNCC). Lead enterprise Value Analysis program in pursuit…
Senior Director, Category Management
Cushman & Wakefield —Reading, PA
Ability to develop and understand data analytics to drive in depth analysis of client 3rd party spend. As such, the Director will also work with Marketing to…
$187,000 - $220,000 a year
Quick Apply
5d

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Procurement Director
Infosys BPM Limited —Dublin, OH
The role leads end‑to‑end project execution, domain‑driven process improvements, stakeholder management, and ensures successful service rollout under the P2R…
Quick Apply
Director of NA Logistics Procurement-US Remote
Hexion Inc. —Columbus, OH
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field. This role oversees more than $110M in annual spend across…

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for director of purchasing in reading pa

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

director of purchasing jobs near reading pa

Director Of Procurement jobs in Columbus, OH

High School Athletic Director jobs in Texas

Director Of Procurement jobs in Tampa, FL

Director Of Procurement jobs in Wellington, FL

Procurement jobs in Florida

Director Of Procurement jobs in Norwood, NJ

Brookdale Senior Living jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Sunrise Senior Living jobs in Hermosa Beach, CA

Senior Category Manager jobs in San Jose, CA

Carlton Senior Living jobs in Elk Grove, CA

Senior Category Manager jobs in Morristown, NJ

Senior Category Manager jobs in Somerset, NJ

Senior Category Manager jobs in Austin, TX

Procurement jobs in Texas

Director Of Procurement jobs in Everett, WA

Director Of Procurement jobs in Oaks, PA

Director Of Student Activities jobs in Richmond, VA

Director Of Procurement jobs in Nashville, TN

Director Of Procurement jobs in Texas

Senior Director, Category Management

Cushman & Wakefield -
Reading, PA

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$187,000 - $220,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Cost management
Supplier performance analysis
Communication with suppliers
Website management
Case study content creation
Performance improvement leadership
Procurement spend analysis
Pricing strategies
Sales collateral development
Developing category management product portfolios
PMP
Team leadership
Program development
Supply chain risk management
Coaching
Performance management strategy
Bachelor's degree in business
Legal risk management
Business analysis
Certified Purchasing Manager
Business consulting
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Managing procurement teams
Change management
White papers
Team development
Analysis skills
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

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

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Leadership-

Leads a multi-level Category Management team while creating a working environment that encourages high performance and innovation.

Provides coaching and direction to enable creation and delivery of dynamic category strategies & the associated preferred suppliers to enable high-value service delivery.

Flexibility, adaptability & conflict resolution to enable the delivery of client, procurement C&W goals.

Promotes compliance with C&W’s code of conduct and DRIVE Values.

Navigates a matrixed organization where stakeholders are in different business lines, functions or projects.

Category Management-

Responsible for working with procurement business partners and service line leadership to align category management vision with service line and procurement priorities.

Drives EBITDA growth through C&W’s preferred suppliers.

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.

Ability to develop and understand data analytics to drive in depth analysis of client 3rd party spend.

Ensure effective commercial arrangements.

Business Influence-

Leads a team that reinforces and maintains standards, processes and templates that enable sourcing delivery.

Develops and maintains strong relationships with corporate functions, business lines and procurement teams. Works with business leaders to align Category Management strategies and potential suppliers to client needs and infuses our preferred supplier relationships into the way we work.

Develops and delivers comprehensive training programs for C&W and our clients, covering best practices, market trends and innovation.

Encourages creation and brings best in class ideas and approaches to the table for developing and executing category strategies and working within the supply market to ensure Cushman & Wakefield meets or exceeds their objectives.

Working with C&W Legal Counsel and Risk Management to ensure language to enable effective negotiations and risk mitigation.

Continuous Improvement/Change Management-

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to utilize continuous improvement techniques.

Utilizes change management techniques to drive the development and utilization of a preferred supplier program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred

15+ years of category management or procurement experience, must have in depth knowledge of IFM categories.

10+ years of experience leading and developed high‑performing teams through coaching, performance management, and clear goal-setting to drive consistent results and employee growth

Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPM/CPSM, CSCP/CTSC, CSP/CSMP, PMP or evidence of continued professional growth

Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques

Training and Instructional Skills: Ability to effectively train and mentor others.

Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues related to service delivery.

Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.

Organization and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Leadership: Ability to lead & manage others to achieve successful outcomes.

Continuous improvement & Innovativeness

Self-starter

Effective Communication & presentation skills

Business Influence, interviewing and active listening

C&W DRIVE Values: Driven, Resilient, Inclusive Visionary and Entrepreneurial

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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

director of purchasing jobs in reading pa

Senior Director, Category Management

System Director Sourcing Procurement and Analytics

Director, Procurement - Travel

Discover related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for director of purchasing in reading pa

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected