Category Manager - Construction

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Job Summary：

The Category Manager – Construction role has the responsibility for strategic category management leading negotiations and purchases for the entire organization.  The Category Manager – Construction has the critical responsibility of managing and supporting business needs with internal partners to identify and manage a supply base to deliver value across all SBUs.  

Thrive at work and at home:  

•  Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   
•  Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    
•   Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      
•   Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    
•    Learn more about our benefits here!  

 Where is the work:  

• This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite a week) and will be based out of our Davidson NC location.   

Responsibilities: 

• Directly responsible for creating, negotiating, and managing Construction, Architectural, and MEP contracts in support of internal partners; reinforces the use of CRE standards and provides contractual support and oversight of manufacturer standards, as established by internal partners, for Construction and facilities-related projects
• Responsible for multi-year strategy development, execution of Indirect Procurement processes, and supplier relationship management
• Develop relationships and communication strategies with internal partners to identify business needs and align the supply base to achieve strategic direction
• Responsible for building and managing strategic supplier relationships through a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process to improve supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, productivity, and innovation
• Provide guidance and oversight of the sourcing process to ensure spending is awarded to provide the maximum value
• Lead the development and negotiation of contracts through the Contract Lifecycle Management process while maximizing value and minimizing risk
• Partner with Regional and Global Procurement teams to ensure delivery of productivity and cost avoidance
• Expected travel requirements are 15%

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience negotiating and coaching AIA or similar construction industry-related contractual agreement execution preferred
• Demonstrated experience with negotiation and closure on Construction Contractors, Architectural firms, and MEP suppliers
• LEED or WELL certification preferred and/or experience with the LEED or WELL certification process
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Sourcing / Procurement
• Sourcing experience in the development and management of a global supply base is preferred
• Demonstrated success includes supplier development across regions, responsibility for high-level negotiations, leading multi-functional projects
• Strong analytics experience
• Lean experience beneficial
• Ability to travel 15%

Key Competencies:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Communication Skills – Exhibits enthusiasm, influences customers, represents Procurement with SBU leadership, presentation, and messaging skills (understanding the audience)
• Supply Chain Acumen – Established long-term strategies, champions development and utilization of globally competitive tools and processes, drives for optimal business results focused on meeting the needs of the business.
• Project Management – Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to align objectives, manages global project portfolio and oversees overall implementation.
• Global Business Thinking/Strategizing - Demonstrates deep global knowledge of suppliers, industry trends, emerging markets, technology, and geopolitical changes; drives this knowledge into short and long-term strategies.
• Problem Solving - Understands customer expectations; keeps abreast of competitor/related industry problems; anticipates and avoids potential problems; supports team problem-solving and corrective action plan implementation.
• Relationship Management – Creates collaborative environment with cross-functional peers, assures regular/appropriate two-way communication flow, builds/maintains relationships with industry peers and supplier leaders, and reinforces lead on voice to the supply base.
• Change Management – Develops and utilizes change management tools to educate business on key strategies and business objectives to support the vision of indirect procurement.

Compensation: 

Salary: $95,000- $125,000 Total compensation will include an incentive.

 Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee’s growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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