Cateogry Manager Facility Services

This person may be best located in Dallas, TX area. Second preference is Atlanta, GA areas. However, there is no specific requirement for the candidate to reside in a particular state.

Required skills: Procurement, Executive Communication, Negotiation, Contracting; Preferred Skills: Project Management, Financial Acumen.
Skills: Minimum 7 years' experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management roles (facilities procurement experience is preferred).
Perks to this assignment: This will be a remote work assignment (95%, or more).

Additional info: Backfill role to support team member on temporary leave. **

Category Manager - Facility Services

We are seeking a high-performing and detail-oriented Category Manager to support ongoing sourcing and procurement support for Facility Services. The subcategories include, but are not limited to, Facilities Maintenance, Furniture/ Fixtures, Pest Control, Electrical Services, HVAC & Refrigeration Maintenance, Fire Protection, Elevator Maintenance, Surveillance or Alarm Equipment, Signage, Generator Maintenance, Grounds, Audio Visual. It also includes the opportunity to expand into building construction and CapEx specific initiatives. This role will partner closely with internal stakeholders to execute strategic opportunities, drive sourcing initiatives, and manage supplier transitions

This is a hands-on role requiring strong sourcing execution skills for indirect sourcing categories, and the ability to navigate complex enterprise agreements across various business units with visibility to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

" Partner with Real Estate and Facilities Management teams to lead sourcing related activities
" Develop bid analysis and/or sourcing recommendations to inform business decisions

" End-to-end ownership of a diverse range of medium to high complexity projects

" Ability to build relationships, develop internal and external partnerships, and influence change

" Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contract terms
" Collaborate with legal, finance, IT, and business stakeholders to execute supplier agreements and transitions with minimal disruption

Qualifications
" 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management roles with a focus on indirect categories.

" 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
" Strong experience in facilities sourcing (e.g., facility management, janitorial, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
" Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
" Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
" Proficient in using sourcing tools and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, etc.).
" Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field required.

Work Schedule (Days & Time): M-F, 8 am 5 pm (Central or Eastern Time Zone)

Work Location
" " Occasional travel may be required for team meetings or supplier engagement.

Screening Questions:

Q1: Walk me through a facilities sourcing project you managed end-to-end how did you prioritize time

lines, engage stakeholders, and ensure results under time pressure?

Q2: Describe a situation where you had multiple stakeholders with competing priorities how did you align them and drive a decision?

Q3: How have you approached supplier negotiations or contract management to balance cost, service quality, and risk?